Riverside Elementary School District #2 is an elementary school district in the southwestern region of Phoenix, Arizona. Founded in 1872, the Riverside School District is one of the oldest school districts in Phoenix. The district has traditionally served a rural farming community with a low population density.
Serving 5 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 5 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School's student population of 5 students has declined by 84% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
5 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Year Founded
1872
School Rankings
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#853 out of 1921 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
80%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
20%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School's ranking?
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School is ranked #853 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School?
5 students attend Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School students are Hispanic, and 20% of students are White.
What grades does Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School offer ?
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School part of?
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School is part of Riverside Elementary District (4257) School District.
In what neighborhood is Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School located?
Riverside Elementary School District (Resd) Stem2 Online School is located in the Estrella Village neighborhood of Phoenix, AZ. There are 20 other public schools located in Estrella Village.
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