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Rivera El
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
701 Newton St, Denton, TX 76205 · (940) 369-3800 · Part of Denton Independent School District
Students
604
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
80%
Setting
City
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about Rivera El
- Math proficiency 9 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 7 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 11.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency28%
State average 36.6%
Reading / language arts35%
State average 41.8%
Location
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701 Newton St, Denton
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K34
Kindergarten94
Grade 199
Grade 297
Grade 3106
Grade 495
Grade 579
Enrollment over time
540’20
620’21
642’22
655’23
604’24
Up 11.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 50%Black 31%White 13%Two or more races 5%Asian <1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.