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South River Elementary School vs. River Bend Elementary School

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School Overview

School
South River Elementary School
2101 Elm Ave
Grottoes, VA 24441
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
River Bend Elementary School
14556 Rockingham Pike
Elkton, VA 22827
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South River Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is approximately equal to the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 342 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, River Bend Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
314 students
342 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South River 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 River Bend Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South River Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River Bend Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South River 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 River Bend Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South River Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rockingham County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, 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 River Bend Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rockingham County Public Schools and the state of Virginia, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1369 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
#1278 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South River 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 River Bend Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
55-59%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South River Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rockingham County Public Schools and Virginia 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 River Bend Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rockingham County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
65-69%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South River Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rockingham County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Bend Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rockingham County Public Schools and Virginia public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
40-49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of South River Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of River Bend Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
25
24
Kindergarten Students
57
59
Grade 1 Students
54
54
Grade 2 Students
48
49
Grade 3 Students
45
52
Grade 4 Students
45
46
Grade 5 Students
40
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rockingham County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1999-00 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at River Bend Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Rockingham County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
19%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rockingham County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 River Bend Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rockingham County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rockingham County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 River Bend Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rockingham County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
66%
78%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rockingham County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 White at River Bend Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rockingham County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South River Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rockingham County Public Schools and in Virginia, 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 two or more races at River Bend Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rockingham County Public Schools and in Virginia, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.52
0.37
This chart showcases the diversity score of South River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rockingham County Public Schools and Virginia, 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 River Bend Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rockingham County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
74%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rockingham County Public Schools and Virginia, 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 River Bend Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rockingham County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
(22-23 School Year Data)
9%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South River Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rockingham County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at River Bend Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rockingham County Public Schools and Virginia, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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