Serving 347 students in grades 6-12, Riverside Middle/senior High 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 64% (which is equal to 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 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 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 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 347 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverside Middle/senior High School's student population of 347 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
School Rankings
Riverside Middle/senior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Middle/senior High School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#646 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
n/a
7%
White
88%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Middle/senior High School's ranking?
Riverside Middle/senior High School is ranked #646 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Riverside Middle/senior High School often compared to?
Riverside Middle/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ahstw High School, Gerald W Kirn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Middle/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside Middle/senior High School is 80%, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 90%.
How many students attend Riverside Middle/senior High School?
347 students attend Riverside Middle/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Riverside Middle/senior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Middle/senior High School?
Riverside Middle/senior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverside Middle/senior High School offer ?
Riverside Middle/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Riverside Middle/senior High School part of?
Riverside Middle/senior High School is part of Riverside Comm School District.
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