Riverside Middle School
- Riverside Middle School serves 212 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 9% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 23% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
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Riverside Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- 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 212 students has declined by 30% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 212 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Riverside Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Riverside Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #2881 out of 3,159 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 23% | 49% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 8% |
| Black | 54% | 18% |
| White | 17% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 12% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Rapids Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 Palmer School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Palmer School Grades: K-5 | 247 students
0.6 miles
309 Palmer St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616)819-2929 0.6 K-5 247 - Grand Rapids Aberdeen Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 228 students
0.7 miles
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616)819-2868 0.7 K-8 228 - Grand Rapids Kent Hills School Grades: K-5 | 283 students
1.2 miles
1445 Emerald Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616)819-2727 1.2 K-5 283 - Grand Rapids East Leonard School Grades: K-5 | 182 students
1.3 miles
410 Barnett St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)819-2525 1.3 K-5 182 - Grand Rapids Wellspring Preparatory High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 457 students
1.4 miles
1031 Page Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616)235-9500 1.4 9-12 457
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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