Serving 244 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 15:1 is lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 244 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MI
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
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 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
244 students attend Riverside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Riverside Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, 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 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
54/10/2012
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 (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 244 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 92%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 21% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
