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Riverside Elementary School vs. Alpha Charter Of Excellence

Should you attend Riverside Elementary School or Alpha Charter Of Excellence? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Riverside Elementary School
1190 Sw 2nd St
Miami, FL 33130
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Alpha Charter Of Excellence
1217 Sw Fourth St
Miami, FL 33135
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 850 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverside Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 270 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alpha Charter Of Excellence ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Grades Offered
PK-5
K-5
Total Students
850 students
270 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Riverside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alpha Charter Of Excellence over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverside Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alpha Charter Of Excellence.
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Riverside Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alpha Charter Of Excellence over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alpha Charter Of Excellence with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3314 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#2998 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Riverside Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Alpha Charter Of Excellence, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
32%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alpha Charter Of Excellence who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alpha Charter Of Excellence who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-29%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Riverside Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alpha Charter Of Excellence who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Riverside Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alpha Charter Of Excellence by grade.
Pre-K Students
22
-
Kindergarten Students
87
37
Grade 1 Students
101
37
Grade 2 Students
128
55
Grade 3 Students
197
50
Grade 4 Students
176
50
Grade 5 Students
139
41

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
96%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alpha Charter Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alpha Charter Of Excellence, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Riverside Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Miami-Dade School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
n/a
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
n/a
0.08
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Riverside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alpha Charter Of Excellence, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
100%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Riverside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alpha Charter Of Excellence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Riverside Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alpha Charter Of Excellence, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Miami-Dade School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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