Riverside Junior High School (Closed 2012)
Riverside Junior High School served 183 students in grades 7-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 76%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%) for the 2010-11 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-9 |
| Total Students | 183 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 70-74% | 76% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) (10-11) | 65-69% | 73% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 13% |
| Black | n/a | 20% |
| White | 97% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Riverside School District | |
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Riverside Junior High School is Riverside High School (6.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Riverside East Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Caraway Riverside East Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 189 students
0.8 miles
502 W State St
Caraway, AR 72419
(870) 482-3351 0.8 PK-6 189 - Lake City Riverside High School Grades: 7-12 | 369 students
6.8 miles
601 Catfish Dr
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-4328 6.8 7-12 369 - Lake City Riverside West Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 276 students
7.9 miles
2001 Hwy 18
Lake City, AR 72437
(870) 237-8222 7.9 PK-6 276 - Monette Buffalo Is. Central High School Grades: 10-12 | 172 students
9.0 miles
803 W Drew
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-5512 9.0 10-12 172 - Monette Buffalo Is. Central West Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 240 students
9.0 miles
805 W Drew
Monette, AR 72447
(870) 486-2212 9.0 PK-4 240
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