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Riverbend Elementary School

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Riverbend Elementary School is a public elementary school in Gainesville, Georgia, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 367 students. The school is part of the Hall County School District, which is ranked 124 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. Riverbend Elementary School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking over the past several years, dropping from a high of 250 out of 1,233 Georgia elementary schools in 2015-2016 to its current rank of 773 out of 1,248 in 2023-2024.

Riverbend Elementary School's test scores on the Milestones Assessment are generally lower than the Hall County and Georgia averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts ranged from 25.8% to 35.1%, compared to 29% to 35% for Hall County and 37% to 48.2% for the state. In Mathematics, Riverbend's proficiency rates were 19.4% to 45.6%, while Hall County's were 32.5% to 39.9% and the state's were 41% to 48.1%. Additionally, Riverbend Elementary School has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 57.49% to 59.14% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average.

When comparing Riverbend Elementary School to the other nearby schools in the Hall County district, such as Mount Vernon Elementary and Sardis Elementary, it becomes clear that Riverbend is performing below average, with significantly lower test scores. The school's performance is also lower than the Gainesville City School District, which includes schools like Enota Multiple Intelligences Academy and New Holland Knowledge Academy, which have higher test scores and statewide rankings despite serving a higher proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

330

Students ?

12.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

70%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1742 Cleveland Hwy
Gainesville, GA 30501

(770) 534-4141

District: Hall County

Students who attend Riverbend Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	North Hall Middle School
High:	North Hall High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

49.4%

Hispanic:

45.2%

Two or more races:

3.0%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 54th percentile in 2014 → 38th in 2024

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Georgia average (32% vs 43% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 16 percentile points since 2014

!Science scores 16 pts below the Georgia average

Students meeting standards (2023-2024) ?

This school32%

District avg33%

Georgia avg43%

Not ranked this year

Riverbend Elementary School did not have enough recent test-score data to be ranked. Check the trend below for past years.

120^th of 206Hall County among Georgia districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Georgia percentile	Rating
2024	35.1	773 of 1248	38.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.3	665 of 1242	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.9	610 of 1244	51.0%	★★★☆☆
2021	42.3	650 of 1214	46.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.9	643 of 1234	47.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	60.1	432 of 1209	64.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	68.9	325 of 1205	73.0%	★★★★☆
2016	76.5	250 of 1233	79.7%	★★★★☆
2015	71.5	299 of 1240	75.9%	★★★★☆
2014	61.4	562 of 1231	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2013	53.8	688 of 1225	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	53.5	683 of 1201	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	42.2	819 of 1212	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2010	55.2	617 of 1183	47.8%	★★☆☆☆
2009	63.4	446 of 1133	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2008	64.4	425 of 1134	62.5%	★★★☆☆
2007	71.8	318 of 1125	71.7%	★★★★☆
2006	66.2	416 of 1101	62.2%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Georgia (2023-2024) ?

Mathematics34%-11 vs state

English Language Arts32%-9 vs state

Science26%-16 vs state

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Sunday, August 6, 2017

The amazing teachers and staff have done an amazing job at helping my son excel despite having to navigate handling his ADHD and anxiety. They are all such a blessing! Close Quote

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverbend Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Riverbend Elementary School?

Students at Riverbend Elementary School are 49% White, 45% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Riverbend Elementary School in?

Hall County

How many students attend Riverbend Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 330 students attended Riverbend Elementary School.

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