Riverton Middle School in Huntsville, AL closed in 2011 after serving grades 6–9 with an enrollment peak of 834 students in 2010 and a student–teacher ratio of 21:1 that year.
The school ranked #502 in Alabama overall in 2010, showing no subsequent rankings due to its closure.
Math proficiency ranged from highs of 87% in 2012 to a decline at 44% in 2023, remaining higher than the Alabama state average of 30% that year.
Reading proficiency declined from over 90% in 2011–2013 to 64% in 2022, consistently exceeding the state average of 47% at that time.
Science proficiency was 55% in 2022, notably higher than the state average of 38%, but showed a significant increase from 30% in 2021.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students (09-10)
834 students
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)79%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)90%
83%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(09-10)5%
1%
Asian
(09-10)2%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)2%
4%
Black
(09-10)22%
35%
White
(09-10)69%
58%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
20%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AL state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% AL state average).
How many students attend Riverton Middle School?
834 students attend Riverton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Riverton Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Riverton Middle School offer ?
Riverton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Riverton Middle School part of?
Riverton Middle School is part of Madison County School District.
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