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Riverside Elementary Community School in Miami, Florida

Riverside Elementary Community School Detail

(305) 547-1520
1190 SW 2nd St
Miami, FL 33130
Levels: PK-5
District: Miami-Dade County Public Schools


Riverside Elementary Community School Census Data

Census InfoValueYear
Student Teacher Ratio:13.42% (2008)
White, non-Hispanic:0.78% (2008)
Black, non-Hispanic:2.06% (2008)
Hispanic:96.67% (2008)
Asian/Pacific Islander:0.29% (2008)
Multiracial:0.2% (2008)
Native American or Native Alaskan:0% (2008)
Percent Free and Reduced Price Lunch:88.73% (2008)

Riverside Elementary Community School Ratings Summary

Average Quality Rating5
Average Principals Rating4
Average Teachers Rating5
Average Activities Rating4
Average Parents Rating4
Average Safety Rating5

Riverside Elementary Community School Reviews

I was a little apprehensive sending my daughter to such a big school but my anxiety was put at ease once I saw how it effected my daughter. She is just 4 yrs. old and knows already all her numbers, colors, days of the week, and even math. Its incredible what they are doing there and how attentive not only the teachers are but all staff. I have seen first hand how hard the principle and vice principle work to do the very best for the kids and it shows. I am extremely impressed and happy with the school and my daughter's growth.
This review was posted by a parent.

Riverside Elementary is like a factory for education. Everybody works hard and in synch with each other. morale is high. Teacher satisfaction seems high.
This review was posted by a teacher.

I have had 3 children going through Riverside Elementary since 1996 and I have witnessed the improvement from an F school to a B one. After three principals the school is currently sponsored by the Miami Heat extracurricular program for kids...in just one year under the tenure of Sharon Lopez the school improved in their FCAT scores. There are not many extracurricular activities but through their music program we managed to have two of our daughter being accepted to a music magnet program in an A school, so in this regard, credit must be given to the teachers who recommend students for magnet programs knowing full well that better opportunities may be available to the children. Parental involvement is increasing, however is still too focused in fundraising activities rather than academic involvement since this school lies in a economic depressed area. Overall a good elementary school!
This review was posted by a parent.

Our 1st child attended Riverside 6 years prior to our 2nd. We were surprised to see how the quality of education diminished so rapidly. We can't say if it was just the school or all schools in general. After then moving back to NY and enrolling our 2nd child at a private Montessori school we noticed a dramatic improvement in reading, math and writing. Most important was the interest he applied in learning that he didn't seem to have at the Riverside school in Miami. We still can't say for sure if it was the quality of the education at one school vs. the other, or the learning environment.
This review was posted by a parent.