Serving 891 students in grades 5-6, Riverside Intermediate School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 891 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverside Intermediate School serves the southwest area of Fishers, IN, encompassing approximately 19 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone located 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Riverside Intermediate School's student population of 891 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
891 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
Riverside Intermediate School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Intermediate School is 0.57, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#130 out of 1743 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
9%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
13%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
8%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
63%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Intermediate School's ranking?
Riverside Intermediate School is ranked #130 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Riverside Intermediate School often compared to?
Riverside Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sand Creek Intermediate School, Fall Creek Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Riverside Intermediate School?
891 students attend Riverside Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Riverside Intermediate School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Intermediate School?
Riverside Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Riverside Intermediate School offer ?
Riverside Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside Intermediate School part of?
Riverside Intermediate School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools.
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