Summary:
The Riverside Elementary District in Arizona is home to two elementary schools: Riverside Traditional School and Riverside Elementary School District (RESD) STEM2 Online School. While Riverside Traditional School has a larger student population of 400, the RESD STEM2 Online School serves just 12 students in a virtual setting.
Riverside Traditional School faces some significant challenges, with test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics well below the state average, and only 20-36% of students proficient or better. The school also has a high percentage of students (83%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. In contrast, the RESD STEM2 Online School's 7th-grade English Language Arts test scores are higher than the district and state averages, with 50% of students proficient or better. However, the virtual school has a concerning 5.6% dropout rate.
Overall, the data highlights the differences between the traditional and virtual school models within the Riverside Elementary District. While the RESD STEM2 Online School shows some promising academic performance, the Riverside Traditional School faces significant challenges in raising student achievement and addressing socioeconomic factors that may be impacting its students' success. Addressing these disparities and supporting the needs of all students in the district will be crucial for improving educational outcomes.
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