Riviera Independent School District (Isd)

The Riviera Independent School District (Isd) is a small, rural district in Texas serving approximately 425 students across three schools: Kaufer High School, De La Paz Middle, and Nanny Elementary.

Kaufer High School is the district's standout, ranking in the 79th percentile statewide—a dramatic jump from the 67th percentile the previous year. It boasts a 95.9% graduation rate, a 0.0% dropout rate, and consistently outperforms state averages in Biology, English I, and English II. In contrast, Nanny Elementary is the district's primary concern, ranking in the 48th percentile. While this is a significant improvement from its 14th percentile ranking the year prior, its test scores drop sharply in 4th and 5th grades, falling well below state averages. De La Paz Middle performs solidly overall (64th percentile) and excels in advanced math, with 90.91% of its Algebra I students scoring proficient, far exceeding the state average of 54.03%.

Key metrics show the district ranks in the 72nd percentile overall with a 4-star rating. Student-teacher ratios are low across all schools (10:1 to 13:1), allowing for more individualized attention. A notable strength is the advanced math pipeline, with both the middle and high schools outperforming the state in Algebra I. However, the district faces subject-specific weaknesses, such as 8th Grade Social Studies at De La Paz Middle (only 11.43% proficient) and a clear "elementary slide" at Nanny Elementary, where 5th-grade proficiency drops to 33.33% in both Reading and Math. The high school's turnaround success and the advanced math program are clear bright spots for parents to consider.