Serving 961 students in grades 7-8, Riverside Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 961 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverside Junior High School's student population of 961 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
961 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverside Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Junior High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#462 out of 1755 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
10%
14%
Black
9%
13%
White
68%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #462 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% 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?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Riverside Junior High School?
961 students attend Riverside Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Riverside Junior High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 18:1, 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
What school district is Riverside Junior High School part of?
Riverside Junior High School is part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools School District.
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