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Riverside Middle School

3700 Madison Avenue
Billings, MT 59101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 492 students in grades 6-8, Riverside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Montana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Montana state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Montana state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is higher than the Montana state average of 23% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50% in MT
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT 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 Montana for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Riverside Middle School's student population of 492 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
492 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 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 722 schools in Montana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Middle School is 0.61, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MT)
#678 out of 722 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverside Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
35%
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 Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
26%
46%
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 Montana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverside Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
15%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Riverside Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
58%
77%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
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 Montana 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 Montana.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
37%
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 Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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 Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT 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 #678 out of 722 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Montana.
What schools are Riverside Middle School often compared to?
Riverside Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lewis & Clark Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MT state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MT state average).
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
492 students attend Riverside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Riverside Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Montana state average of 12:1.
What grades does Riverside Middle School offer ?
Riverside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Riverside Middle School part of?
Riverside Middle School is part of Billings Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Riverside Middle School located?
Riverside Middle School is located in the Southwest Corridor neighborhood of Billings, MT. There are 2 other public schools located in Southwest Corridor.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 492 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MT Dept. of Education

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