Riverside Park Elementary

Riverside Park Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 287 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD), which is ranked 811 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Park Elementary faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges. The school has a much higher percentage of Hispanic students (96.52%) compared to the surrounding schools and the state average. Academically, Riverside Park consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of Texas elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on STAAR tests is significantly lower than the SAISD and state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. Additionally, Riverside Park has relatively high dropout rates, ranging from 1.2% to 5.8% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average. The school also has a very high percentage of students (over 90%) eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student population.

While Riverside Park Elementary struggles academically, some nearby schools within the SAISD, such as Robert B. Green Elementary and Highland Park Elementary, perform significantly better on STAAR tests and have higher SchoolDigger rankings. Additionally, Riverside Park's performance on STAAR tests is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as English Language Learners and students with special needs, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support. Despite the high per-student spending and the school's efforts, Riverside Park Elementary's academic performance has remained stagnant or even declined over the past several years, indicating the need for a more comprehensive and effective approach to school improvement.