Riverview’s public schools score below 57% of Florida districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Riverview, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Florida, not nationally.
From Florida state tests taken in spring 2022, when 96% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Riverview’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 323 Florida towns with household incomes within a quarter of Riverview’s, its schools beat 14%, lower than their 43% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 51% of tested students were proficient in reading and 52% in math, against 52% and 52% statewide; 96% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,431 per student, against $13,006 across Florida (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Eight elementary schools, then two middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Kids Community College Riverview South, Valrico Lake Advantage Academy, Winthrop Charter School, Kids Community College Riverview Southeast, Bell Creek Academy, Southshore Charter Academy, Bridgeprep Academy of Riverview, Creekside Charter Academy, Bridgeprep Academy of Advanced Studies of Hillsborough, Riverview Academy of Math and Science, Winthrop College Prep Academy, St. Stephen Catholic School (private), First Baptist of East Bay / East Bay Christian (private), Riverview Montessori School (private), Center Academy-Riverview (private), The Academy at True Sanctuary of Praise (private) and Livingstone Academy Riverview (private) are in town. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Riverview’s grade
C+: better than 43% of Florida school districts, #460 of 638 Florida towns. Both inputs trail the Florida average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Riverview, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Riverview · depends on your address
Collins PK-8 School
Grades PK–8 · 1,644 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Rodgers Middle Magnet School
Grades 6–8 · 900 students · 21:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Riverview · depends on your address
Collins PK-8 School
Grades PK–8 · 1,644 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Rodgers Middle Magnet School
Grades 6–8 · 900 students · 21:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Riverview · depends on your address
Collins PK-8 School
Grades PK–8 · 1,644 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Rodgers Middle Magnet School
Grades 6–8 · 900 students · 21:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Riverview · depends on your address
Jule F Sumner High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,602 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Riverview High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,387 students · 25:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Riverview · depends on your address
Jule F Sumner High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,602 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Riverview High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,387 students · 25:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Riverview · depends on your address
Jule F Sumner High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,602 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Riverview High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,387 students · 25:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Riverview · depends on your address
Jule F Sumner High School
Grades 9–12 · 3,602 students · 27:1 students per teacher
Riverview High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,387 students · 25:1 students per teacher
Riverview’s public schools are run by Hillsborough County School District, which also serves Plant City, Tampa and Temple Terrace. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Close to the state in reading
Riverview vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Florida towns that share Riverview’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Riverview | C+ | Hillsborough County |
Every school in Riverview
28 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Florida’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Big Bend Academy of Math and Science).
Questions about Riverview’s schools
Are Riverview’s schools good?
On Florida’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Riverview children attend score below 57% of Florida’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #460 of 638 Florida towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 14%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Riverview in?
Hillsborough County School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 218,958 students in 287 schools (2024–25).
Where do Riverview kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Jule F Sumner High School and Riverview High School.
What is Riverview’s graduation rate?
86% of the class of 2023 in Hillsborough County School District graduated in four years, against 88% across Florida.
How much does Riverview spend per student?
$11,431 in Hillsborough County School District (FY2024), against $13,006 across Florida. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Riverview?
Yes: St. Stephen Catholic School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 294 students), First Baptist of East Bay / East Bay Christian (religious, grades PK–12, 149 students), Riverview Montessori School (nonsectarian, grades PK–5, 104 students), Center Academy-Riverview (special education, grades 5–12, 102 students), The Academy at True Sanctuary of Praise (religious, grades PK–5, 81 students) and Livingstone Academy Riverview (special education, grades 3–8, 75 students). Riverview also has 11 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Riverview families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Riverview → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Florida. Stars are from neighbors.