Riverside Elementary School
Joppatowne, MD 21085
Phone: (410) 612-1560
District: Harford County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 507 students
Riverside Elementary School, a public school located in Joppatowne, MD, serves grades PK-5 in the Harford County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Riverside Elementary School is a public school located in Joppatowne, MD. 507 students attend Riverside Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 4/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program End-Of-Course data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 9/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student Growth - Elementary Level data from Maryland State Department of Education, and using 2025 Student Growth - Middle Level data from Maryland State Department of Education. |
Posted: January 19, 2021
Im not sure what the previous reviewer had against Riverside. This school is amazing! I never had an issue once with any staff or admins! As a parent I love walking in the door and the staff knowing who my kid is. Wonderful school!
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Posted: August 1, 2019
Awful in every way. Actually should be closed. Lead in water as well.
Posted: March 23, 2018
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Posted: March 23, 2018
This school has been amazing. My son has adhd and his teacher has been awesome with him. While trying to find the right medicine she has worked him and never lost her patience.
Posted: November 29, 2015
There is an expectation of excellence. All the students work together for a school wide reward for great behavior.
Posted: November 29, 2015
The administration, teachers, and staff are genuinely interested in the well being of each student.
Posted: October 24, 2013
This is my daughters third year at Riverside and we love it! The parents are involved and the teachers are great with the kids.
Posted: June 29, 2013
This was our first year here and I couldn't be happier. My daughter's teacher Mrs. Dawson is wonderful and really cares about her students. My daughter grew by leaps and bounds this year and I owe her succes to the teaching staff at RES. The principal, office staff, cafeteria people, Mr. John, and everyone there care about what they do and the kids at the school and it shows. I'm very thankful every day that RES is our elemetary school.
Posted: March 23, 2011
The Principal, teachers, and staff at Riverside are fantastic. It shows how much they care about their students. They take great care in working with each student on their level.
Posted: February 22, 2011
Great school My son loves Riverside. The teachers and staff are truly caring. Miss Sadler and Mrs. Utter have been a blessing to my child.
Posted: December 4, 2010
This is a great school! The teachers and other staff are awesome. They show great concern for the students and my daughter as well as her friends and other family members that attend the school love it there!
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laurel Woods | Condominium/Townhouse | Abingdon | MD | 5.8 mi | |
| 2 | Eaton Square | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Rosedale | MD | 7.2 mi | |
| 3 | Westridge | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severna Park | MD | 24.8 mi | |
| 4 | Cape Arthur | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severna Park | MD | 24.9 mi | |
| 5 | Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Elkridge | MD | 25.4 mi | |
| 6 | The Greens at Locust Chapel | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Ellicott City | MD | 25.6 mi | |
| 7 | Canterbury Village | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Arnold | MD | 25.6 mi | |
| 8 | Carrollton Manor | Area of Town | Severna Park | MD | 26 mi | |
| 9 | Lake Village Town Homes | Apartment Complex | Severn | MD | 27.4 mi | |
| 10 | The Provinces | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Severn | MD | 28 mi | |
| 11 | Shelter Cove Luxury Apartments | Apartment Complex | Odenton | MD | 28.8 mi | |
| 12 | Phythian Apartments | Apartment Complex | United States Naval Academy | MD | 29.6 mi | |
| 13 | Bay City | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Stevensville | MD | 29.7 mi | |
| 14 | Midway Common | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Fort Meade | MD | 29.9 mi | |
| 15 | Tidewater Colony | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Annapolis | MD | 30.2 mi | |
| 16 | The Residences at Park Place | Condominium/Townhouse | Annapolis | MD | 30.5 mi | |
| 17 | The Point at Annapolis | Apartment Complex | Annapolis | MD | 30.8 mi | |
| 18 | Harvest Run | Condominium/Townhouse | Odenton | MD | 31.1 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore | Baltimore | MD | 16.7 mi | |
| 2 | Anne Arundel County | Pasadena | MD | 22.2 mi | |
| 3 | Severna Park | Severna Park | MD | 24.8 mi | |
| 4 | Cape St Claire | Cape St Claire | MD | 25.6 mi | |
| 5 | Severn | Severn | MD | 26.4 mi | |
| 6 | Annapolis | Annapolis | MD | 30.2 mi | |
| 7 | Annapolis | Annapolis | MD | 30.3 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Aberdeen Proving Ground | 12.1 mi. |
| Coast Guard Curtis Bay | 18.5 mi. |
| Annapolis Naval Station | 29.2 mi. |
| US Naval Academy | 30 mi. |
| Fort Meade NSA | 30.1 mi. |
| Walter Reed Medical Center | 48.9 mi. |
| Dover AFB | 49.7 mi. |
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