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Riverside Middle School

265 Eleanor St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 248 students in grades 6-8, Riverside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50% in MI
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Riverside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Riverside Middle School's student population of 248 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Riverside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,069 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MI)
#2681 out of 3069 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverside Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
21%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Riverside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Michigan by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverside Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Riverside Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
20%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
53%
18%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
16%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Riverside Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Michigan.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Michigan by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverside Middle School's ranking?
Riverside Middle School is ranked #2681 out of 3,069 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Michigan.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% MI state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
248 students attend Riverside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Riverside Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Riverside Middle School offer ?
Riverside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside Middle School part of?
Riverside Middle School is part of Grand Rapids School District.
In what neighborhood is Riverside Middle School located?
Riverside Middle School is located in the Creston neighborhood of Grand Rapids, MI. There are 6 other public schools located in Creston.

School Reviews
5   9/20/2018
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   4/10/2012
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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 248 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 84%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education

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