Serving 429 students in grades 6-8, River Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Middle School's student population of 429 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3148 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
43%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Middle School's ranking?
River Middle School is ranked #3148 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are River Middle School often compared to?
River Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Redwood Middle School, Silverado Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend River Middle School?
429 students attend River Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of River Middle School students are White, 43% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Middle School?
River Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does River Middle School offer ?
River Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is River Middle School part of?
River Middle School is part of Napa Valley Unified School District.
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