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Rivera El

701 NEWTON ST, DENTON, TX 76205

Ranked 3592 of 5492 in Texas

Top schools in Denton
Data from government agencies , and ranking based upon math score, student teacher ratio and review and ratings by others. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Rivera El

701 NEWTON ST, DENTON, TX 76205

Ranked 3592 of 5492 in Texas

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About Rivera El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 32%
Reading 43%
State average proficiency is 32% in Math and 43% in Reading.
54
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
655
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 14.66%
Asian 0.31%
Hispanic 47.79%
Black 30.84%
Two+ Races 6.11%
Native Am. 0.31%
White
14.66%
Asian
0.31%
Hispanic
47.79%
Black
30.84%
Two+ Races
6.11%
Native Am.
0.31%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 655
47.79%
313 Female
52.21%
342 Male

Student Population

655 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

327 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Rivera El Contact Information

Address

701 NEWTON ST, DENTON, TX 76205

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Phone

(940) 369-3800

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TOP 3592 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rivera El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Rivera Elementary has shown significant academic improvement, earning an overall “B” rating in the most recent evaluations. This is especially notable because the school is part of a structured improvement plan, and moving to a “B” reflects real progress in student outcomes and instruction quality. This highlights a successful turnaround effort, with better teaching strategies and stronger academic performance. The school has demonstrated one of the biggest score improvements in the district, with a large jump in performance over a short period. Community and staff collaboration played a key role in this progress.

FAQ

Q1. How does Rivera El help students learn by doing things in the classroom?

Answer. Teachers get students involved by having them talk about things, do hands-on activities, and take part in lessons.

Q2. What kinds of things can students do to get better at talking to each other?

Ans. Presentations, group discussions, and talking to other people all help you get better at communicating.

Q3. What does the school do to promote teamwork?

Ans. Group projects and collaborative assignments encourage people to work together.

Q4. How do teachers help students stay organized?

Ans. Teachers help students keep up with their work and stick to their schedules.

Q5. How does the school make it easier for students to learn?

Answer. Positive reinforcement and practices that include everyone help create a friendly environment.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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