Riverwatch Middle School
Riverwatch Middle School serves 1,388 students in grades 6-8.
Riverwatch Middle School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 93% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Georgia state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Georgia state average of 60% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Riverwatch Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
School Overview
Riverwatch Middle School's student population of 1,388 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards | Blue Ribbon School (2017) |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,388 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 72 teachers |
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School Comparison
Riverwatch Middle School is ranked within the top 1% of all 2,188 schools in Georgia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Riverwatch Middle School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (GA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #6 out of 2188 schools (Top 1%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 93% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 87% | 42% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 49% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 15% |
| Black | 4% | 37% |
| White | 39% | 40% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.69 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 3% | 56% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Forsyth County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, GA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Riverwatch Middle School is Lambert High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lakeside Middle School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Settles Bridge Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Suwanee Settles Bridge Elementary School Math: 88% | Reading: 79%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 1,087 student10
0.1 miles
600 James Burgess Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 887-1883 0.1 PK-5 1,087 - Suwanee Riverside Elementary School Math: 84% | Reading: 80%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 1,003 student10
2.1 miles
5445 Settles Bridge Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 482-1000 2.1 PK-5 1,003 - Suwanee Lambert High School Math: 86% | Reading: 86%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: 9-12 | 3,056 students10
2.2 miles
805 Nichols Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(678) 965-5050 2.2 9-12 3,056 - Cumming Daves Creek Elementary School Math: 96% | Reading: 89%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 1,184 student10
2.3 miles
3740 Melody Mizer Ln
Cumming, GA 30041
(770) 888-1222 2.3 PK-5 1,184 - Suwanee Sharon Elementary School Math: 91% | Reading: 85%Rank:10/Top 1% Grades: PK-5 | 961 students10
2.3 miles
3595 Old Atlanta Rd
Suwanee, GA 30024
(770) 888-7511 2.3 PK-5 961
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