The top reported proficiency rate is 46% in Science. The lowest is 26% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Riverside Elementary School
Riverside Elementary School in Toledo is a school of roughly that size serving pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. About a third of the student body is Black, about a third is white, with substantial shares identifying as Hispanic or as two or more races. The school sits within Toledo City, which has undergone revitalization in recent years, particularly downtown, and which in April 2026 approved a major restructuring plan affecting school closures and grade configurations. Riverside itself has not been listed for closure, but families considering this school should check with the district about whether and how this transformation affects the school's future structure or grade band.
The school's academic results place it toward the lower end of performance within Lucas County schools. In recent state testing, proficiency in math was substantially low, and proficiency in English language arts was also below the county median. Science proficiency was stronger, sitting closer to midpoint performance for the county, though still below. The school tested nearly all eligible students, showing strong participation. Because state testing applies only to grades three through eight, no results are available for the pre-K and kindergarten students the school serves.
The most recent state data comes from the 2024-25 school year, so trend information is not yet available; a parent seeking to understand whether performance has been improving or declining may want to ask the school directly. The data also does not include free-or-reduced-price lunch eligibility, enrollment in special education or English learner services, attendance rates, or discipline information, all of which give fuller context to a school's environment and support systems. A parent would want to request this from the school or the district.
Toledo itself is a mid-sized industrial city anchored by healthcare, manufacturing, and education. The city has three major university and hospital campuses sited on their own grounds rather than downtown. Housing costs are below state and national benchmarks, and rental costs are also modest. Downtown and the Warehouse District are walkable and experiencing redevelopment with new lofts and mixed-use projects. Most of the broader area is car-dependent, though public transit exists through TARTA, the regional transit authority. Major employers include Owens Corning, Dana Incorporated, ProMedica Health System, Mercy Health, and the University of Toledo.
The district's recent passage of Issue 19 in November 2024 brought the first new operating dollars to Toledo Public Schools in over a decade. This tax addition funds routine operating expenses, building maintenance, and district projects. For homeowners, it adds to the annual property tax bill, so families relocating into the district should factor this in. The district has faced budget strain tied partly to changes in state funding, which prompted the April 2026 restructuring plan affecting multiple schools and programs.
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