Top Rankings
Riverside 51±¬ÁÏs ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 251 students in Riverside 51±¬ÁÏs. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska.
51±¬ÁÏs in Riverside 51±¬ÁÏs have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Nebraska public school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Nebraska public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NE)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,098 Schools
# Students
251 Students
328,084 Students
# Teachers
31 Teachers
24,011 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Riverside 51±¬ÁÏs, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 245 school districts in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 246 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
62%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
8%
22%
% Black
n/a
7%
% White
91%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,482 is higher than the state median of $15,484. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,645 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$5,080 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$5,511 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,482
$15,484
Spending / Student
$20,645
$16,797
Best Riverside 51±¬ÁÏs 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 S Ash
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
Gr: 6-8 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Riverside Elementary - Spalding
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 S Ash
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
Spalding, NE 68665
(308) 497-2431
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Riverside High School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
408 W Dayton St
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Gr: 9-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Riverside Elementary - Cedar Rapids
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
408 W Dayton St
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Cedar Rapids, NE 68627
(308) 358-0640
Gr: PK-5 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverside 51±¬ÁÏs?
Riverside 51±¬ÁÏs manages 4 public schools serving 251 students.
What is the rank of Riverside 51±¬ÁÏs?
Riverside 51±¬ÁÏs is ranked #49 out of 245 school districts in Nebraska (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Nebraska school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverside 51±¬ÁÏs?
91% of Riverside 51±¬ÁÏs students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverside 51±¬ÁÏs?
Riverside 51±¬ÁÏs has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 14:1.
What is Riverside 51±¬ÁÏs's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,645 is higher than the state median of $16,797. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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