Riverview Elementary School

300 East Prosser Street

School District

Silver Lake J1
Grade

PK, K-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:14
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on December 12, 2024

We couldn't be happier with our decision to open enroll our children at Riverview. This school has exceeded our expectations in every way.The teachers are not only highly skilled but also deeply invested in their students' success. My child needs a little extra help and everyone from the teacher to the administrator has gone above and beyond for her. I wholeheartedly recommend Riverview to any family considering open enrollment. It has been a life-changing experience for us, and we’re so grateful to be part of such an exceptional community.
Submitted by other on October 23, 2024

On year 4 at this school, I had higher hopes for the educators. I feel the curriculum is challenging enough but had really hoped after 4k my grandchild would continue to experience great teachers. This has not been the case. The classroom management is awful, there is no support for discipline, and bullying runs rampant.4-k was amazing after that it was all downhill from there. I can say support staff have been great and the students needs are met in special areas!Yes test scores are great but I feel children deserve Teachers who genuinely care for them, care to know them, care to spend the time it takes to help them be the best they can be not just coast through until retirement. Disappointed is an understatement.Hoping some of these burnt out teachers move on and can find fulfillment in another field. As for our family we’ll be exploring open enrollment.
Submitted by parent on November 10, 2021

Awful school. Honestly makes me upset. My 2 children came home crying, and I was so shocked to hear what they said. "I got bullied", this is ridiculous! I expected better from this school. The only good part about this school was that the homework was not overloaded. Riverview, you need do better with your students. They are disrespectful, and need better discipline from the teachers and staff. We then tried to reach out to the principal, but they did not answer at all! Riverview, you are so rude. I hope you learn to watch over the students more, because this is honestly so disrespectful!!
Submitted by parent on February 05, 2018

Excellent school in a rural district. Small enough that the teachers know all the kids, and a conservative, but effective approach to education.
Submitted by parent on March 22, 2013

My children go to this school, and one of them needs speech therapy and OT every week. This school is wonderful when it comes to helping the children learn and grow. They keep it a very safe enviornment and do not tolerate bullying or any behavior not suited to grade schoolers. Students from Riverview have higher scores then the rest of the district, as well and regionally and nationally. 2nd graders are learning multiplication and division, as well as basics of geometry and statistics. They learn a great deal of history, social studies, and they have fun in class. My boys LOVE this school and LOVE to go to school each morning. The principal is sensible and understanding, as are the rest of the staff. They know my boys by name, they know our family, and they treat everyone equally and with respect.
Submitted by other on December 12, 2011

I went to Riverview and absolutely loved it! The teachers were amazing and so were the extra-curriculars. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone, the atmosphere is so friendly! I am now a senior at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and will graduate this year. I don't think I would have gotten this far without the foundation I gained at Riverview.
Submitted by parent on September 02, 2011

I am not sure how many reviews below are actually parent reviews and not staff that has children attending Riverview and calling it "submitted by parent". The PTO is a closed knit of the same woman year after year that elect themselves. There is no outside participation since most parents have probably at one point tried to make a difference and were either shot down on ideas or the group is just so closed off that no one can try to make a difference. The school lacks world history/culture with 94% white students, they need to come out of their shell and teach these children a little about the world and what it's like outside of little rural Silver Lake. Educational field trips besides the same apple orchards and zoos is needed. How about a museum in Chicago, a ballet, or even the symphony? There are no after school activities for children younger than 4th or 5th grade. With high child obesity rates children need to have more than 2-3 gym classes per week. There is no close by community options for gymnastics, music, or drama instructions. One has to travel at least 10-15 miles to find extra curricular activities. The playground is probably as old as the school. Needs replacement!
Submitted by parent on July 06, 2011

The new administration has made this a 5 Star school! Everyone should open enroll here!! I do!