Serving 480 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Riverside School For Makers And Artists ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the New York state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 480 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NY
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside School For Makers And Artists ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Riverside School For Makers And Artists's student population of 480 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
480 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Year Founded
2022
School Calendar
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Riverside School For Makers And Artists ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside School For Makers And Artists is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3988 out of 4346 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
49%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
10%
Hispanic
65%
31%
Black
18%
15%
White
9%
39%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside School For Makers And Artists's ranking?
Riverside School For Makers And Artists is ranked #3988 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Riverside School For Makers And Artists often compared to?
Riverside School For Makers And Artistsis often viewed alongside schools like P.s. 199 Jessie Isador Straus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Riverside School For Makers And Artists?
480 students attend Riverside School For Makers And Artists.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Riverside School For Makers And Artists students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside School For Makers And Artists?
Riverside School For Makers And Artists has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Riverside School For Makers And Artists offer ?
Riverside School For Makers And Artists offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Riverside School For Makers And Artists part of?
Riverside School For Makers And Artists is part of New York City Geographic District # 3.
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