Summary:
In the rural/suburban area of Chattaroy, Washington (zip code 99003), five public schools within the Riverside School District serve about 1,570 students from elementary through high school, including one alternative program, with the district ranking in the top quartile statewide.
Families will find notable strengths at different schools: Riverside High School excels in English Language Arts and boasts a very high graduation rate, while Chattaroy Elementary stands out for its strong math scores, particularly in the early grades. The district's middle school, Riverside Middle School, shows an area for growth in science proficiency. The alternative Independent Scholar program presents a unique profile with much lower per-student spending and very high student-teacher ratios, yet it achieves exceptional science results in 11th grade.
Overall, the schools in this area show that performance can vary significantly by subject and grade level even within the same well-regarded district. Parents may want to consider which academic subjects are priorities, as Riverside Elementary and the high school demonstrate different areas of excellence. The data suggests that school-level practices have a substantial impact, with some schools achieving strong results despite higher student-to-teacher ratios.
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