Serving 365 students in grades 6-12, Riverside Middle/senior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 30% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 365 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in IA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverside Community High School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Oakland, IA, encompassing approximately 231.9 square miles. The typical drive to the school is about 15-20 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 13.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverside Middle/senior High School's student population of 365 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
365 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Riverside Middle/senior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Middle/senior High School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#558 out of 1223 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
68%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
70%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
85%
70%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
≥90%
87.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)42.5%
24.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Middle/senior High School's ranking?
Riverside Middle/senior High School is ranked #558 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Riverside Middle/senior High School often compared to?
Riverside Middle/senior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ahstw High School, Gerald W Kirn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Riverside Middle/senior High School?
The graduation rate of Riverside Middle/senior High School is 90%, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 87.5%.
How many students attend Riverside Middle/senior High School?
365 students attend Riverside Middle/senior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Riverside Middle/senior High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Middle/senior High School?
Riverside Middle/senior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverside Middle/senior High School offer ?
Riverside Middle/senior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Riverside Middle/senior High School part of?
Riverside Middle/senior High School is part of Riverside Comm School District.
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