Is Riverview Elementary a good school?

Riverview Elementary ranks in the bottom 13.2% of North Carolina elementary schools.

How many students attend Riverview Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 364 students attended Riverview Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Riverview Elementary?

Students at Riverview Elementary are 74% African American, 12% Hispanic, 9% White, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Riverview Elementary

Summary:

Riverview Elementary is a public elementary school in Murfreesboro, North Carolina, serving grades PK-5 with 344 students. The school is part of the Hertford County Schools district, which is ranked 152 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating.

Riverview Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently lower academic performance compared to state and district averages. The school has a much higher percentage of African American (76.74%) and Hispanic (10.76%) students than the state average, and over 99% of its students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Riverview's 3rd-grade math proficiency rate was 53.7% in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to 62.7% for the state and 36.6% for the Hertford County Schools district. The school has been ranked in the bottom 15% of North Carolina elementary schools for several years, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While Riverview Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, it is underperforming compared to other schools in the Hertford County district, such as Ahoskie Elementary and Bearfield Primary, which have higher academic performance and better school rankings. The high per-student spending at Riverview, at $13,668 per student, suggests that additional funding alone may not be the sole solution to improving the school's performance. Addressing the underlying factors that contribute to the school's challenges, such as socioeconomic disparities, may be crucial in improving student outcomes at Riverview Elementary.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

236 US 158 Business
Murfreesboro, NC 27855-9801

(252) 398-4862

District: Hertford County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
1306^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,668

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 364

Racial breakdown:

African American:

73.6%

Hispanic:

12.1%

White:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverview Elementary ranks worse than 86.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.24. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (73.6%), Hispanic (12.1%), White (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 99.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverview Elementary is 13.2, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Hertford County Schools District! (See more...)

Compare Riverview Elementary employs 27.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverview Elementary is $13,668, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Hertford County Schools District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverview Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview Elementary 1306^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Riverview Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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African American students:

Hertford County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Hertford County Schools 152^nd of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverview Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Riverview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2006	19.83	1118^th	1276	12.4%
2007	13.03	1196^th	1293	7.5%
2008	13.20	1213^th	1324	8.4%
2009	10.81	1260^th	1354	6.9%
2010	17.48	1207^th	1363	11.4%
2011	6.47	1344^th	1381	2.7%
2012	14.76	1277^th	1388	8.0%
2013	22.98	1138^th	1403	18.9%
2014	17.07	1203^rd	1390	13.5%
2015	10.38	1332^nd	1440	7.5%
2016	17.19	1245^th	1425	12.6%
2017	16.49	1254^th	1429	12.2%
2018	26.85	1123^rd	1434	21.7%
2019	26.04	1165^th	1473	20.9%
2021	7.56	1442^nd	1489	3.2%
2022	6.27	1479^th	1514	2.3%
2023	11.13	1403^rd	1502	6.6%
2024	18.24	1306^th	1505	13.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	40.52	277^th	485	42.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	21.84	724^th	801	9.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	41.19	821^st	1332	38.4%
2019	29.47	1061^st	1361	22.0%
2021	16.72	1208^th	1329	9.1%
2022	10.51	1335^th	1366	2.3%
2023	11.28	1388^th	1437	3.4%
2024	27.10	1183^rd	1450	18.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Riverview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	27.18	1116^th	1405	20.6%
2019	20.61	1227^th	1424	13.8%
2021	8.21	1393^rd	1440	3.3%
2022	8.03	1418^th	1458	2.7%
2023	13.67	1342^nd	1459	8.0%
2024	23.12	1200^th	1455	17.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Riverview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	71.63	139^th	897	84.5%
2019	76.81	99^th	878	88.7%
2021	37.62	381^st	646	41.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Riverview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	28.26	1108^th	1413	21.6%
2019	34.01	1039^th	1430	27.3%
2021	9.82	1362^nd	1444	5.7%
2022	5.87	1437^th	1464	1.8%
2023	11.25	1376^th	1461	5.8%
2024	15.74	1323^rd	1464	9.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Riverview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	48.60	467^th	927	49.6%
2019	52.54	404^th	949	57.4%
2021	21.71	790^th	896	11.8%
2022	12.47	901^st	927	2.8%
2023	26.05	749^th	933	19.7%
2024	29.31	720^th	924	22.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverview Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	57.29	333^rd	865	61.5%
2022	29.15	710^th	893	20.5%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Riverview Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	88	549	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	17	657
1989	86	536	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	16	639
1990	87	535	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	17	641
1991	101	541	3	0	1	n/a	n/a	36	682
1992	110	511	2	2	2	n/a	n/a	33	660
1993	105	504	3	2	2	n/a	n/a	66	682
1994	122	527	2	2	3	n/a	n/a	45	701
1995	124	572	1	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	703
1996	124	572	1	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	703
1997	113	593	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	0	712
1998	79	583	1	0	5	n/a	n/a	9	677
1999	65	565	2	0	6	n/a	n/a	0	638
2000	77	566	1	5	5	n/a	n/a	0	654
2001	57	559	2	7	6	n/a	n/a	0	631
2002	45	535	1	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	590
2003	45	535	1	5	4	n/a	n/a	0	590
2004	45	480	2	8	4	n/a	n/a	0	539
2005	47	543	3	16	3	n/a	n/a	0	612
2006	41	569	3	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	628
2007	38	507	7	13	2	n/a	n/a	9	576
2008	34	453	3	17	2	n/a	n/a	16	525
2009	31	390	3	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	442
2010	41	424	3	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	487
2011	41	412	3	23	1	0	14	0	494
2012	40	398	2	25	1	0	13	0	479
2013	44	366	2	24	1	0	5	0	442
2014	44	346	5	29	1	0	9	0	434
2015	37	371	8	32	1	0	11	0	460
2016	34	384	7	34	1	0	13	0	473
2017	34	367	6	45	1	0	15	0	468
2018	23	299	12	43	0	0	13	0	390
2019	17	311	11	48	0	0	12	0	399
2020	28	300	7	46	0	0	15	0	396
2021	23	255	7	48	0	0	10	0	343
2022	26	222	5	51	0	0	7	0	311
2023	31	264	4	37	0	0	8	0	344
2024	34	268	5	44	0	0	13	0	364

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverview Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	657	36.0	18.2	n/a
1989	639	36.0	17.7	78.2
1990	641	37.0	17.3	79.9
1991	682	37.0	18.4	75.1
1992	660	37.0	17.8	62
1993	682	40.0	17.1	81.2
1994	701	44.0	15.9	70.9
1995	703	42.0	16.7	68.8
1996	703	42.0	16.7	68.8
1997	712	45.0	15.8	65.3
1998	677	48.0	14.1	70.4
1999	638	49.0	13.0	42.5
2000	654	49.0	13.3	86.2
2001	631	49.0	12.9	83.2
2002	590	49.0	12.0	87.8
2003	590	49.0	12.0	87.8
2004	539	49.0	11.0	99.4
2005	612	49.0	12.5	82.5
2006	628	49.0	12.8	80.7
2007	576	n/a	n/a	80.4
2008	525	40.4	13.0	85.3
2009	442	36.4	12.1	n/a
2010	487	36.5	13.3	82.3
2011	494	32.4	15.2	n/a
2012	479	31.9	14.9	88.7
2013	442	32.9	13.4	93.2
2014	434	33.0	13.1	96.8
2015	460	34.0	13.5	96.7
2016	473	32.0	14.7	97
2017	468	34.3	13.6	99.4
2018	390	32.0	12.1	99.2
2019	399	30.4	13.1	99.2
2020	396	30.0	13.2	99.2
2021	343	29.0	11.8	99.1
2022	311	29.0	10.7	99
2023	344	27.3	12.5	99.1
2024	364	27.5	13.2	99.2

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 Riverview Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	657	36.0	18.2	n/a
1989	639	36.0	17.7	78.2
1990	641	37.0	17.3	79.9
1991	682	37.0	18.4	75.1
1992	660	37.0	17.8	62
1993	682	40.0	17.1	81.2
1994	701	44.0	15.9	70.9
1995	703	42.0	16.7	68.8
1996	703	42.0	16.7	68.8
1997	712	45.0	15.8	65.3
1998	677	48.0	14.1	70.4
1999	638	49.0	13.0	42.5
2000	654	49.0	13.3	86.2
2001	631	49.0	12.9	83.2
2002	590	49.0	12.0	87.8
2003	590	49.0	12.0	87.8
2004	539	49.0	11.0	99.4
2005	612	49.0	12.5	82.5
2006	628	49.0	12.8	80.7
2007	576	n/a	n/a	80.4
2008	525	40.4	13.0	85.3
2009	442	36.4	12.1	n/a
2010	487	36.5	13.3	82.3
2011	494	32.4	15.2	n/a
2012	479	31.9	14.9	88.7
2013	442	32.9	13.4	93.2
2014	434	33.0	13.1	96.8
2015	460	34.0	13.5	96.7
2016	473	32.0	14.7	97
2017	468	34.3	13.6	99.4
2018	390	32.0	12.1	99.2
2019	399	30.4	13.1	99.2
2020	396	30.0	13.2	99.2
2021	343	29.0	11.8	99.1
2022	311	29.0	10.7	99
2023	344	27.3	12.5	99.1
2024	364	27.5	13.2	99.2

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverview Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$2,469 (18.1%)	$11,199 (81.9%)	$13,668

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverview Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1165^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 1403^rd of 1502 Elementary schools	14.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Riverview Elementary)	56.6	43.1	13.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hertford County Schools)	65	36.2	28.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Riverview Elementary)	39.6	17.6	22%
3rd Grade Reading (Hertford County Schools)	54	20.9	33.1%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverview Elementary)	52.2	15.8	36.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hertford County Schools)	37.6	34.7	2.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Riverview Elementary)	47.8	35.1	12.7%
4th Grade Reading (Hertford County Schools)	46.6	42.5	4.1%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverview Elementary)	40.8	30.6	10.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hertford County Schools)	33.8	40.6	6.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Riverview Elementary)	46.5	26.5	20%
5th Grade Reading (Hertford County Schools)	34.3	28.2	6.1%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Riverview Elementary)	49.3	44.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Hertford County Schools)	46.9	50.6	3.7%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	399	344	13.8%
African American	311	264	15.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	11	4	63.6%
Hispanic	48	37	22.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	17	31	82.4%
Two or More Races	12	8	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.2%	99.1%	0.1%

Schools Near Riverview Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverview Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	236 US 158 Business	Murfreesboro	27855	Hertford County	Hertford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 398-4862	364	28	13.2	99.2%	34 (9.3%)	268 (73.6%)	44 (12.1%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.6%)	18.2	1306^th of 1505 public elementary schools	13.2%		11.1	1403^rd of 1502 public elementary schools	6.6%	97	53.7	25.9	36.7	36.6	27.8	38.3	46.7	$13,668	$2,469	$11,199
Bearfield Primary	Public	PK, KG-3	145 Hertford Co High School Rd	Ahoskie	27910	Hertford County	Hertford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 209-6140	589	36	16.3	99.3%	91 (15.4%)	454 (77.1%)	16 (2.7%)	3 (0.5%)	3 (0.5%)	5 (0.8%)	17 (2.9%)								(n/a)	31.3			22.1				$12,818	$1,452	$11,367
Ahoskie Elementary	Public	4-5	1206 W. First Street	Ahoskie	27910	Hertford County	Hertford County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 301-5060	213	16	13.6	98.6%	23 (10.8%)	161 (75.6%)	8 (3.8%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (0.9%)	9 (4.2%)	9 (4.2%)	41.4	903^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	40.0%		28.4	1118^th of 1502 public elementary schools	25.6%	215		34.7	62.2		38.4	44.1	70.3	$11,714	$2,123	$9,591
Aulander Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2515 NC Highway 305 North	Aulander	27805	Bertie County	Bertie County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 345-3211	111	9	12.7	97.3%	14 (12.6%)	88 (79.3%)	6 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	65.8	478^th of 1505 public elementary schools	68.2%		64.5	506^th of 1502 public elementary schools	66.3%	28	56.3	82.6	90.9	25.0	73.9	54.5	63.6	$12,949	$2,364	$10,585
Buckland Elementary	Public	K-5	448 NC 37 North	Gates	27937	Gates County	Gates County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 357-1611	242	16	15.1	54.1%	145 (59.9%)	63 (26.0%)	8 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (10.3%)	34	1029^th of 1505 public elementary schools	31.6%		54	695^th of 1502 public elementary schools	53.7%	334	66.7	32.7	28.9	45.5	40.8	40.0	71.1	$12,341	$957	$11,384
Gatesville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	709 North Main Street	Gatesville	27938	Gates County	Gates County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 357-0613	243	19	13.1	64.6%	151 (62.1%)	57 (23.5%)	12 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (8.6%)	42.4	879^th of 1505 public elementary schools	41.6%		60.4	572^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	61.9%	307	82.1	54.2	50.0	28.2	45.8	38.9	61.1	$12,161	$1,468	$10,693
Central Elementary	Public	PK, KG-3	9742 NC Hwy 305	Jackson	27845	Northampton County	Northampton County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(252) 534-3381	293	18	16.7	99.0%	37 (12.6%)	213 (72.7%)	29 (9.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.8%)								(n/a)	48.1			51.0				$17,593	$3,541	$14,052

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Impact of COVID-19 on Riverview Elementary

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Schools Near Riverview Elementary