Gerald W Kirn Middle School vs. Riverside Community High School
Should I attend Gerald W Kirn Middle School or Riverside Community High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Gerald W Kirn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,024 students in grades 6-8, Gerald W Kirn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 329 students in grades 6-12, Riverside Community High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
1,024 students
329 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#990 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#470 out of 1221 schools in IA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
73%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥90%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
328
55
Grade 7 Students
348
52
Grade 8 Students
348
50
Grade 9 Students
-
46
Grade 10 Students
-
46
Grade 11 Students
-
48
Grade 12 Students
-
32
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
82%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
Diversity Score
0.31
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
6%
