Riverside Middle School
Riverside Middle School serves 244 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 43%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Riverside Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan 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 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Riverside Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Riverside Middle School's student population of 244 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 244 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Riverside Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,119 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Riverside Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2286 out of 3119 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 11% | 37% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 43% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 18% | 8% |
| Black | 55% | 18% |
| White | 11% | 66% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 15% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.52 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 83% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Rapids School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Riverside Middle School is Wellspring Preparatory High School (1.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Aberdeen Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Center For Economicology (0.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Center For Economicology Grades: 6 | 61 students
0.3 miles
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380 0.3 6 61 - Grand Rapids Palmer School Grades: PK-5 | 231 students
0.6 miles
309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2929 0.6 PK-5 231 - Grand Rapids Aberdeen Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 233 students
0.7 miles
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868 0.7 K-8 233 - Grand Rapids Kent Hills School Grades: PK-5 | 224 students
1.2 miles
1445 Emerald Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2727 1.2 PK-5 224 - Grand Rapids East Leonard School Grades: PK-5 | 178 students
1.3 miles
410 Barnett St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2525 1.3 PK-5 178
School Reviews
| 5 Riverside was a great school I got along with everyone but until my mom transferred me to u prep.Riverside told me stuff that I didn't know but it was amazing sure there was lots of drama it was a amazing school - Posted by Student/Alumni - Catarina Dotson |
| 5 Good academic programs and academic support programs like LOOP and P.A.S.S. Band/Choir, art, and sports. Very nice and well maintained building. Parent involvement is low right now but has been starting to grow and will continue to grow each year. - Posted by Teacher - free2 |
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