Serving 885 students in grades 7-8, Riverside Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% 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: 7-8
- Enrollment: 885 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverside Junior High serves the southwest part of Fishers, IN, covering an attendance area of approximately 19 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 2.7 miles to the edge of the zone, extending up to 6.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverside Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Riverside Junior High School's student population of 885 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
885 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Riverside Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Junior High School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#280 out of 1743 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
8%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
67%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.3%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Junior High School's ranking?
Riverside Junior High School is ranked #280 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Riverside Junior High School often compared to?
Riverside Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fishers Junior High School, Westfield Middle School, Hamilton Se Int And Jr High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Riverside Junior High School?
885 students attend Riverside Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Riverside Junior High School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Junior High School?
Riverside Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Riverside Junior High School offer ?
Riverside Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside Junior High School part of?
Riverside Junior High School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools.
School Reviews
Review Riverside Junior High School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.
