Rivera El
Denton, TX · Denton ISD · Grades PK-5
3,980th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 10%▼ Declining
Rivera El ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rivera El 3,980th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 10% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 57th in 2019 to 10th in 2025 — declining.
Rivera El test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 256 students tested
Rivera El students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 655 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 47.3% | 47.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 24.8% | 30.8% | ▲ 6.0 pts | |
| White | 23.8% | 14.7% | ▼ 9.1 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 6.1% | ▲ 3.6 pts | |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts |
Homes near Rivera El
Typical home value $365K in zip 76205 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Rivera El
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Alice Moore AlexanderDenton ISD · 1 mi away4,068th of 4,406
ELA 34% · Math 24% - 2Borman ElDenton ISD · 2.1 mi away3,917th of 4,406
ELA 36% · Math 27% - 7Houston ElDenton ISD · 2.3 mi away1,559th of 4,406
ELA 63% · Math 46% - 8Nette ShultzDenton ISD · 2.3 mi away1,024th of 4,406
ELA 64% · Math 58% - 5Newton Rayzor ElDenton ISD · 2.3 mi away2,211th of 4,406
ELA 58% · Math 38% - 4Evers Park ElDenton ISD · 2.9 mi away3,015th of 4,406
ELA 46% · Math 37% - 2Ginnings ElDenton ISD · 3.1 mi away3,806th of 4,406
ELA 42% · Math 24% - 7Nelson ElDenton ISD · 3.2 mi away1,503rd of 4,406
ELA 60% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rivera El in?
Rivera El is part of the Denton ISD district in Denton, Texas.
Is Rivera El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rivera El 3,980th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 10% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Rivera El?
Hispanic 48%, Black 31%, White 15%, Two or more races 6% (655 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rivera El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 76205 is $365K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.