Rivera Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 701 Newton St
       Denton, TX  76205-6234


(940) 369-3800

District: Denton Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4005th of 4,647 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,351 Help


Students who attend Rivera Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Bettye Myers Middle
High:    Ryan High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.3 Help
Number of students:  642

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.8%
African American:
28.8%
White:
16.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.1% Help


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Compare Details Rivera Elementary ranks worse than 86.2% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 22nd among 24 ranked elementary schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.01. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Rivera Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.8%), African American (28.8%), White (16.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rivera Elementary is 12.3, which is the 6th best among 24 elementary schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rivera Elementary is $12,351, which is the 6th highest among 24 elementary schools in the Denton Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Rivera Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rivera Elementary 4005th of 4647 Texas public elementary schools. (See Rivera Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Female students:
Gifted and Talented students:
Male students:
African American students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Denton Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Denton Independent School District (Isd) 519th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rivera Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.55 2691st 3465 22.3%
2005 15.05 3288th 3475 5.4%
2006 13.78 3307th 3476 4.9%
2007 16.86 3472nd 3724 6.8%
2008 40.42 2645th 3768 29.8%
2009 45.43 2475th 3884 36.3%
2010 35.29 3053rd 3937 22.5%
2011 56.82 2012th 4095 50.9%
2012 34.57 3180th 4206 24.4%
2013 44.74 2613th 4221 38.1%
2014 47.35 2496th 4260 41.4%
2015 29.73 3348th 4320 22.5%
2016 32.34 3186th 4286 25.7%
2017 25.79 3425th 4329 20.9%
2018 33.87 2951st 4359 32.3%
2019 49.13 2096th 4479 53.2%
2021 42.27 2429th 4578 46.9%
2022 28.27 3463rd 4581 24.4%
2023 20.01 4005th 4647 13.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.75 804th 3226 75.1%
2019 81.89 277th 3333 91.7%
2021 65.27 785th 3446 77.2%
2022 58.47 1173rd 3487 66.4%
2023 50.50 1652nd 3556 53.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.23 1689th 3558 52.5%
2019 49.75 1430th 3684 61.2%
2021 32.85 2570th 3799 32.4%
2022 42.25 2118th 3952 46.4%
2023 30.83 3061st 4086 25.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.32 2152nd 4264 49.5%
2019 61.61 1263rd 4309 70.7%
2021 51.66 1899th 4451 57.3%
2022 37.02 3019th 4477 32.6%
2023 26.90 3721st 4521 17.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.29 2860th 4306 33.6%
2019 56.35 1694th 4348 61.0%
2021 38.76 2645th 4499 41.2%
2022 32.94 3238th 4561 29.0%
2023 26.12 3657th 4588 20.3%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.80 2233rd 3106 28.1%
2019 66.77 1052nd 3184 67.0%
2021 28.51 2378th 3006 20.9%
2022 32.25 2438th 2958 17.6%
2023 37.53 2346th 2980 21.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.91 1456th 4240 65.7%
2019 67.85 898th 4295 79.1%
2021 66.78 877th 4331 79.8%
2022 60.31 1399th 4461 68.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.83 2996th 4319 30.6%
2019 39.81 2676th 4357 38.6%
2021 46.19 2192nd 4498 51.3%
2022 26.06 3636th 4563 20.3%
2023 17.85 4114th 4585 10.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.18 1326th 2483 46.6%
2019 47.63 1235th 2515 50.9%
2021 47.71 1117th 2444 54.3%
2022 38.40 1524th 2421 37.1%
2023 26.91 1978th 2443 19.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.55 2619th 4168 37.2%
2019 64.18 1157th 4188 72.4%
2021 51.60 1837th 4329 57.6%
2022 39.70 2769th 4376 36.7%
2023 35.82 3030th 4401 31.2%
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Rank History for White students at Rivera Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.49 2072nd 3127 33.7%
2019 51.17 1551st 3142 50.6%
2021 41.68 1868th 3082 39.4%
2022 21.45 2692nd 3082 12.7%
2023 10.06 2987th 3106 3.8%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Rivera Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 319 139 7 230 2 n/a n/a 0 697
1996 319 139 7 230 2 n/a n/a 0 697
1997 351 128 9 249 4 n/a n/a 0 741
1998 370 120 8 271 6 n/a n/a 0 775
1999 320 96 8 300 6 n/a n/a 0 730
2000 267 76 4 322 4 n/a n/a 0 673
2001 233 69 3 379 1 n/a n/a 0 685
2002 260 93 5 304 1 n/a n/a 0 663
2003 260 93 5 304 1 n/a n/a 0 663
2004 243 112 4 332 1 n/a n/a 0 692
2005 215 99 7 313 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2006 189 97 6 364 1 n/a n/a 0 657
2007 156 89 2 351 2 n/a n/a 0 600
2008 149 105 5 411 3 n/a n/a 0 673
2009 136 114 6 424 2 n/a n/a 0 682
2010 125 108 11 318 10 n/a n/a 0 572
2011 101 105 8 256 1 0 8 0 479
2012 102 99 6 261 3 0 11 0 482
2013 120 136 5 267 5 0 10 0 543
2014 141 147 5 280 4 0 15 0 592
2015 173 168 4 275 2 0 12 0 634
2016 169 183 6 277 3 0 23 0 661
2017 148 161 10 271 3 0 16 0 609
2018 130 169 9 279 3 1 13 0 604
2019 128 181 13 280 4 4 10 0 620
2020 102 167 9 266 6 4 9 0 563
2021 92 162 11 258 3 1 13 0 540
2022 107 180 10 287 5 1 30 0 620
2023 105 185 4 313 3 0 32 0 642

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rivera Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 697 41.7 16.7 46.3
1996 697 41.7 16.7 46.3
1997 741 41.8 17.7 53.3
1998 775 45.2 17.1 51.2
1999 730 43.0 17.0 73.7
2000 673 46.8 14.4 65.4
2001 685 52.2 13.1 69.9
2002 663 47.7 13.9 65.9
2003 663 47.7 13.9 65.9
2004 692 52.2 13.3 74.3
2005 635 51.7 12.3 76.9
2006 657 48.4 13.6 69.1
2007 600 48.6 12.3 76.2
2008 673 49.7 13.5 79
2009 682 50.9 13.4 80.6
2010 572 48.2 11.8 80.6
2011 479 42.7 11.1 87.1
2012 482 42.0 11.4 89.6
2013 543 41.7 12.9 88.4
2014 592 44.4 13.3 89
2015 634 49.0 12.9 89
2016 661 49.0 13.4 84.6
2017 609 50.4 12.0 86
2018 604 50.5 11.9 87.3
2019 620 49.7 12.4 88.1
2020 563 51.2 10.9 88.6
2021 540 51.3 10.5 88.3
2022 620 51.1 12.1 89
2023 642 52.0 12.3 89.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rivera Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 697 41.7 16.7 46.3
1996 697 41.7 16.7 46.3
1997 741 41.8 17.7 53.3
1998 775 45.2 17.1 51.2
1999 730 43.0 17.0 73.7
2000 673 46.8 14.4 65.4
2001 685 52.2 13.1 69.9
2002 663 47.7 13.9 65.9
2003 663 47.7 13.9 65.9
2004 692 52.2 13.3 74.3
2005 635 51.7 12.3 76.9
2006 657 48.4 13.6 69.1
2007 600 48.6 12.3 76.2
2008 673 49.7 13.5 79
2009 682 50.9 13.4 80.6
2010 572 48.2 11.8 80.6
2011 479 42.7 11.1 87.1
2012 482 42.0 11.4 89.6
2013 543 41.7 12.9 88.4
2014 592 44.4 13.3 89
2015 634 49.0 12.9 89
2016 661 49.0 13.4 84.6
2017 609 50.4 12.0 86
2018 604 50.5 11.9 87.3
2019 620 49.7 12.4 88.1
2020 563 51.2 10.9 88.6
2021 540 51.3 10.5 88.3
2022 620 51.1 12.1 89
2023 642 52.0 12.3 89.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rivera Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $643 (6.6%) $9,053 (93.4%) $9,696
2020 $476 (4.3%) $10,610 (95.7%) $11,086
2021 $1,703 (13.8%) $10,649 (86.2%) $12,351

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rivera Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2096th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4005th of 4647 Elementary schools
 39.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Rivera Elementary)4527
 18%
   3rd Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))4451
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rivera Elementary)4834
 14%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))4841
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Rivera Elementary)4511
 34%
   3rd Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))3025
 5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rivera Elementary)4020
 20%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))156
 9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Rivera Elementary)2729
 2%
   4th Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))4747
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rivera Elementary)5125
 26%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))5345
 8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Rivera Elementary)1925
 6%
   4th Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))2225
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rivera Elementary)220
 22%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))1510
 5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Rivera Elementary)5141
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))6057
 3%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rivera Elementary)5633
 23%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))6348
 15%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Rivera Elementary)5013
 37%
   5th Grade Science (Denton Independent School District (Isd))5332
 21%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Rivera Elementary)6513
 52%
   5th Grade Reading (Denton Independent School District (Isd))6035
 25%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rivera Elementary)5640
 16%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Denton Independent School District (Isd))4329
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2823
 5%
5th Grade Science (Rivera Elementary)220
 22%
   5th Grade Science (Denton Independent School District (Isd))1419
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)189
 9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students620642
 3.5%
African American181185
 2.2%
American Indian43
 25%
Asian134
 69.2%
Hispanic280313
 11.8%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White128105
 18%
Two or More Races1032
 220%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.1%89.1%
 1%


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Rivera Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.8% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Rivera Elementary are 49% Hispanic, 29% African American, 16% White, 5% Two or more races.

Students who attend Rivera Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bettye Myers Middle
High : Ryan High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 642 students attended Rivera Elementary.


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