Riverside Middle School
Tel:
(401) 433-6230
- Riverside Middle School serves 499 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 28%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is equal to the Rhode Island state average of 36%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Riverside Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Rhode Island for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Rhode Island state level of 13:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Rhode Island state average of 42% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Riverside Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Rhode Island for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Riverside Middle School's student population of 499 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 499 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Riverside Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 287 schools in Rhode Island (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Riverside Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (RI) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #175 out of 287 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 28% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 36% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 25% |
| Black | 8% | 9% |
| White | 76% | 58% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.60 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 41% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | East Providence School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, RI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Riverside Middle School is Barrington High School (2.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Barrington Middle School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Waddington School (1.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Riverside Waddington School Grades: PK-5 | 466 students
1.2 miles
101 Legion Way
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6235 1.2 PK-5 466 - Riverside James R. D. Oldham School Grades: K-5 | 149 students
1.3 miles
60 Bart Drive
Riverside, RI 02915
(401) 433-6209 1.3 K-5 149 - Barrington Barrington Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 782 students
1.4 miles
261 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3160 1.4 6-8 782 - Barrington Primrose Hill School Grades: PK-3 | 316 students
1.4 miles
60 Middle Highway
Barrington, RI 02806
(401) 247-3170 1.4 PK-3 316 - East Providence Silver Spring School Grades: K-5 | 266 students
1.6 miles
120 Silver Spring Avenue
East Providence, RI 02914
(401) 435-7836 1.6 K-5 266
School Reviews
| 3 Teachers could do a better job could have a more trust of a principle and dean of students. - Posted by Student/Alumni - riverside middle school |
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