Riverton Intermediate School
Tel:
(256) 851-4640
Riverton Intermediate School serves 736 students in grades 4-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Riverton Intermediate School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Riverton Intermediate School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Riverton Intermediate School's student population of 736 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 4-6 |
| Total Students | 736 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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School Comparison
Riverton Intermediate School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Riverton Intermediate School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #257 out of 1270 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 7% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 21% | 33% |
| White | 63% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.56 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Riverton Intermediate School is Madison County Alternative School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Mt Carmel Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Huntsville Mt Carmel Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 562 students
0.2 miles
335 Homer Nance Road
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4660 0.2 PK-3 562 - Huntsville Madison County Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 1-12
2.0 miles
1275 Jordan Rd
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 859-1148 2.0 1-12 n/a - Huntsville Madison County Career Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
2.0 miles
1275 Jordan Rd Bldg A
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 852-2170 2.0 9-12 n/a - Huntsville Riverton Elementary School Grades: PK-3 | 488 students
2.2 miles
2615 Winchester Road
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4650 2.2 PK-3 488 - Huntsville Central School Grades: PK-8 | 745 students
2.8 miles
990 Ryland Pike
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 851-4670 2.8 PK-8 745
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