River Road Middle School (Closed 2021)

9500 Us 287 N
Amarillo, TX 79108
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 206 students in grades 7-9, River Road Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 48% (which was lower than the Texas state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was approximately equal to the Texas state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
206 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (TX)
(17-18)
48%
49%
(17-18)
45-49%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Hispanic
33%
54%
Black
2%
13%
White
62%
24%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
38%
0.51
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% TX state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% TX state average).
How many students attend River Road Middle School?
206 students attend River Road Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of River Road Middle School students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of River Road Middle School?
River Road Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Road Middle School offer ?
River Road Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is River Road Middle School part of?
River Road Middle School is part of River Road Independent School District.

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