Summary:
The 66024 zip code has only one school, Riverside Intermediate, which serves grades 3-5 with a total enrollment of 138 students. Riverside Intermediate is ranked 121 out of 264 districts in Kansas and has a 3 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated in recent years, ranging from 244 out of 653 elementary schools in 2023-2024 to 374 out of 656 in 2024-2025.
Riverside Intermediate's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally above the district and state averages, with some exceptions. However, the school has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 19.5% in the 2024-2025 school year. Over 56% of Riverside Intermediate's students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the school serves a high-need population. The school's spending per student is $11,040, which is in line with the national average, and it has a student-teacher ratio of 13.8.
Overall, Riverside Intermediate is a relatively small elementary school that is performing well academically compared to its peers, but it faces challenges related to chronic absenteeism and serving a high-need population. The school's fluctuating statewide ranking suggests that its performance may be variable, and further investigation into the factors contributing to these changes could provide valuable insights.
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