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Riverton Middle

Summary:

Riverton Middle is a public middle school located in Riverton, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 170 students. The school is part of the Riverton District, which is ranked 189 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Riverton Middle consistently underperforms the state average in academic proficiency across all grades and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 22.22% of Riverton Middle students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 33.55%. Similarly, in Mathematics, only 9.87% of Riverton Middle students were proficient or better, compared to the state average of 31.6%. The school also struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 25% of Kansas middle schools for both male and female students in English Language Arts and Mathematics. Additionally, the school's performance for special education and disabled students is particularly concerning, with a ranking in the bottom 5% of Kansas middle schools in the 2018-2019 school year. Riverton Middle has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 57.06% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Riverton Middle's performance has been declining over the years, with the school's statewide ranking dropping from 199 out of 368 Kansas middle schools in the 2014-2015 school year to 300 out of 362 in the 2023-2024 school year. The nearby schools, such as Southeast Middle School and Central Elementary, also struggle with academic performance, but Riverton Middle appears to be the weakest performer among the group. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Galena Middle School, located just 3.97 miles away, outperformed Riverton Middle by a significant margin in both English Language Arts and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7144 SE 70th
       Riverton, KS  66770

(620) 848-3355

District: Riverton

SchoolDigger Rank:
300th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,972 Help


Students who attend Riverton Middle usually attend:

High:    Riverton High

Feeder schools for Riverton Middle:

Elementary:    Riverton Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.1 Help
Number of students:  163

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
Two or more races:
8.6%
American Indian:
4.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  54.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverton Middle ranks worse than 82.9% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.4%), two or more races (8.6%), American Indian (4.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 54.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverton Middle is 13.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverton Middle is $10,972.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverton Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverton Middle 300th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Riverton Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:
White students:


Riverton:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverton 189th of 266 Kansas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverton Middle

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Rank History for all students at Riverton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 54.29 135th 277 51.3%
2007 51.86 158th 286 44.8%
2008 37.13 218th 296 26.4%
2009 41.84 223rd 307 27.4%
2010 45.91 209th 316 33.9%
2011 16.29 288th 320 10.0%
2012 34.41 282nd 342 17.5%
2013 36.24 273rd 355 23.1%
2015 45.72 199th 368 45.9%
2016 35.97 220th 343 35.9%
2017 30.66 269th 358 24.9%
2018 26.59 266th 350 24.0%
2019 39.14 221st 368 39.9%
2021 34.87 254th 367 30.8%
2022 41.12 208th 368 43.5%
2023 27.35 285th 362 21.3%
2024 23.58 300th 362 17.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.24 155th 157 1.3%
2023 35.11 115th 178 35.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.76 198th 255 22.4%
2019 40.03 168th 270 37.8%
2021 46.16 140th 275 49.1%
2022 34.96 188th 270 30.4%
2023 44.92 146th 300 51.3%
2024 24.14 251st 296 15.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.80 198th 275 28.0%
2019 46.82 147th 294 50.0%
2021 37.00 204th 313 34.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Riverton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.24 155th 157 1.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.23 236th 280 15.7%
2019 26.45 234th 301 22.3%
2021 33.07 224th 308 27.3%
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Rank History for White students at Riverton Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools KS State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.27 283rd 333 15.0%
2019 33.45 238th 344 30.8%
2021 34.10 237th 349 32.1%
2022 41.59 191st 349 45.3%
2023 24.90 288th 349 17.5%
2024 20.89 307th 347 11.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kansas State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverton Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 180 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1996 180 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 180
1997 177 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 177
1998 183 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 184
1999 185 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 185
2000 194 2 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2001 200 3 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 205
2002 187 3 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 194
2003 187 3 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 194
2004 180 3 1 1 9 n/a n/a 0 194
2005 192 0 0 2 9 n/a n/a 5 208
2006 193 6 3 2 14 n/a n/a 0 218
2007 181 8 2 6 18 n/a n/a 0 215
2008 161 8 3 9 18 n/a n/a 0 199
2009 158 5 1 10 16 n/a n/a 0 190
2010 154 2 0 7 15 0 20 0 198
2011 142 1 0 5 16 0 17 0 181
2012 139 2 0 7 17 0 23 0 188
2013 150 3 0 3 12 0 22 0 190
2014 131 1 0 5 11 0 24 0 172
2015 128 1 0 7 12 0 16 0 164
2016 124 1 1 7 12 0 14 0 159
2017 119 1 1 4 18 0 12 0 155
2018 132 0 3 3 19 0 15 0 172
2019 148 0 3 1 17 0 13 0 182
2020 138 0 4 3 15 0 17 0 177
2021 130 2 3 5 8 0 18 0 166
2022 124 1 2 6 3 0 17 0 153
2023 138 1 2 6 4 1 18 0 170
2024 136 0 2 2 8 1 14 0 163

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 180 10.5 17.1 42.2
1996 180 10.5 17.1 42.2
1997 177 11.0 16.1 42.4
1998 184 12.2 15.1 49.5
1999 185 12.0 15.4 44.3
2000 198 12.5 15.8 43.9
2001 205 14.8 13.9 44.4
2002 194 15.5 12.5 47.9
2003 194 15.5 12.5 47.9
2004 194 15.4 12.6 49.5
2005 208 14.0 14.9 47.3
2006 218 14.1 15.5 53.2
2007 215 16.1 13.4 47
2008 199 13.5 14.7 47.7
2009 190 14.5 13.1 46.3
2010 198 15.6 12.6 57.6
2011 181 15.9 11.3 61.3
2012 188 14.7 12.7 55.3
2013 190 15.6 12.1 54.2
2014 172 16.0 10.7 51.7
2015 164 15.0 10.9 51.8
2016 159 14.0 11.3 56
2017 155 12.1 12.8 57.4
2018 172 13.7 12.5 59.9
2019 182 13.7 13.2 56
2020 177 13.7 12.9 54.2
2021 166 12.2 13.6 56.6
2022 153 10.9 14.0 49.7
2023 170 12.2 13.9 57.1
2024 163 12.4 13.1 54.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverton Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 180 10.5 17.1 42.2
1996 180 10.5 17.1 42.2
1997 177 11.0 16.1 42.4
1998 184 12.2 15.1 49.5
1999 185 12.0 15.4 44.3
2000 198 12.5 15.8 43.9
2001 205 14.8 13.9 44.4
2002 194 15.5 12.5 47.9
2003 194 15.5 12.5 47.9
2004 194 15.4 12.6 49.5
2005 208 14.0 14.9 47.3
2006 218 14.1 15.5 53.2
2007 215 16.1 13.4 47
2008 199 13.5 14.7 47.7
2009 190 14.5 13.1 46.3
2010 198 15.6 12.6 57.6
2011 181 15.9 11.3 61.3
2012 188 14.7 12.7 55.3
2013 190 15.6 12.1 54.2
2014 172 16.0 10.7 51.7
2015 164 15.0 10.9 51.8
2016 159 14.0 11.3 56
2017 155 12.1 12.8 57.4
2018 172 13.7 12.5 59.9
2019 182 13.7 13.2 56
2020 177 13.7 12.9 54.2
2021 166 12.2 13.6 56.6
2022 153 10.9 14.0 49.7
2023 170 12.2 13.9 57.1
2024 163 12.4 13.1 54.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverton Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $349 (3.2%) $10,623 (96.8%) $10,972

Data source: Kansas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverton Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 221st of 368 Middle schoolsRanks 285th of 362 Middle schools
 18.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Riverton Middle)26.124
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Riverton)26.124
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)38.433.7
 4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Riverton Middle)12.34.1
 8.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Riverton)12.34.1
 8.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)31.929.9
 2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverton Middle)22.425.5
 3.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverton)22.425.5
 3.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)31.831.7
 0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Riverton Middle)16.413
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Riverton)16.413
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)27.927.5
 0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverton Middle)31.520.3
 11.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverton)31.520.3
 11.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)25.220.8
 4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Riverton Middle)24.114.1
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Riverton)24.114.1
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)25.922.8
 3.1%
8th Grade Science (Riverton Middle)3717.2
 19.9%
   8th Grade Science (Riverton)3717.2
 19.9%
   8th Grade Science (Kansas)30.722.7
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students182170
 6.6%
African American01
American Indian174
 76.5%
Asian32
 33.3%
Hispanic16
 500%
Pacific Islander01
White148138
 6.8%
Two or More Races1318
 38.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56%57.1%
 1%

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Students at Riverton Middle are 83% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2023-24 school year, 163 students attended Riverton Middle.

Riverton Middle ranks in the bottom 17.1% of Kansas middle schools.

Students who attend Riverton Middle usually go on to attend Riverton High


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