Riverside Middle School

Summary:

Riverside Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Riverside, New Jersey, which is part of the Riverside Township School District. With 302 students, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of New Jersey middle schools over the past decade, currently ranking 676 out of 743 middle schools in the state.

Riverside Middle School faces significant academic challenges, with proficiency rates well below state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 18.7% of 6th graders, 22.5% of 7th graders, and 21.1% of 8th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 53.2%, 53.9%, and 52.9%, respectively. The school's math proficiency rates are even lower, with only 11.9% of 6th graders, 11.8% of 7th graders, and 3.7% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better, compared to state averages of 36.2%, 37.5%, and 19.4%. Additionally, Riverside Middle School has consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 15.8% to 19.6% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

Comparisons to nearby schools, such as Delran Middle School and William Allen Middle School, show that Riverside Middle School's academic performance is significantly lower across all subject areas and grade levels. Despite the school's relatively low student-teacher ratio of 9.3 in 2022-2023 and higher-than-average per-student spending, these factors do not appear to be translating into improved academic outcomes for the students at Riverside Middle School.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 112 E Washington Street
       Riverside, NJ  08075


(856) 461-1255

District: Riverside Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
676th of 743 New Jersey Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,073 Help


Students who attend Riverside Middle School usually attend:

High:    Riverside High School

Feeder schools for Riverside Middle School:

Elementary:    Riverside Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  295

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
48.8%
White:
38.6%
African American:
10.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverside Middle School ranks worse than 91% of middle schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.98. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (48.8%), White (38.6%), African American (10.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School is 9.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Middle School is $13,073.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Middle School 676th of 743 New Jersey public middle schools. (See Riverside Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Riverside Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Township School District 586th of 613 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverside Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Riverside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 23.44 461st 574 19.7%
2004 29.66 455th 588 22.6%
2005 30.80 460th 599 23.2%
2006 24.26 490th 615 20.3%
2007 27.07 506th 631 19.8%
2008 29.24 494th 640 22.8%
2009 32.13 509th 664 23.3%
2010 27.93 527th 677 22.2%
2011 24.81 546th 684 20.2%
2012 14.33 586th 677 13.4%
2013 29.83 527th 704 25.1%
2014 35.82 502nd 717 30.0%
2015 16.70 602nd 713 15.6%
2016 8.41 666th 713 6.6%
2017 7.76 668th 712 6.2%
2018 8.17 666th 716 7.0%
2019 10.25 668th 745 10.3%
2021 17.20 533rd 652 18.3%
2022 13.30 667th 745 10.5%
2023 13.22 677th 748 9.5%
2024 12.98 676th 743 9.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.41 174th 202 13.9%
2019 17.29 211th 227 7.0%
2022 18.39 259th 270 4.1%
2023 17.30 279th 288 3.1%
2024 13.62 319th 320 0.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.70 420th 471 10.8%
2019 29.04 351st 492 28.7%
2021 27.67 295th 401 26.4%
2022 34.38 321st 535 40.0%
2023 23.39 430th 505 14.9%
2024 25.38 413th 510 19.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.50 455th 522 12.8%
2019 15.25 461st 541 14.8%
2021 29.18 339th 467 27.4%
2022 17.76 462nd 549 15.8%
2023 13.10 497th 568 12.5%
2024 18.13 496th 584 15.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.54 642nd 680 5.6%
2019 7.73 662nd 703 5.8%
2021 25.19 453rd 625 27.5%
2022 14.12 648th 726 10.7%
2023 14.25 641st 720 11.0%
2024 13.65 651st 717 9.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.74 617th 675 8.6%
2019 13.15 615th 697 11.8%
2021 13.67 556th 635 12.4%
2022 14.61 635th 730 13.0%
2023 14.77 637th 718 11.3%
2024 14.46 642nd 719 10.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Riverside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 19.72 289th 326 11.3%
2021 28.81 222nd 291 23.7%
2022 24.78 296th 356 16.9%
2023 14.97 346th 361 4.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.33 460th 504 8.7%
2019 10.50 497th 524 5.2%
2021 19.59 437th 480 9.0%
2022 12.56 563rd 591 4.7%
2023 11.59 562nd 587 4.3%
2024 14.41 545th 589 7.5%
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Rank History for White students at Riverside Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.14 493rd 497 0.8%
2019 4.50 487th 504 3.4%
2021 9.99 430th 435 1.1%
2022 9.41 485th 512 5.3%
2023 11.75 471st 509 7.5%
2024 8.68 482nd 510 5.5%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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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Enrollment information for Riverside Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 244 18 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 271
1996 244 18 2 6 1 n/a n/a 0 271
1998 243 16 0 18 3 n/a n/a 0 280
1999 245 19 2 10 6 n/a n/a 0 282
2000 264 18 2 10 4 n/a n/a 0 298
2001 265 15 1 17 5 n/a n/a 0 303
2002 238 23 5 15 8 n/a n/a 0 289
2003 238 23 5 15 8 n/a n/a 0 289
2004 244 26 5 22 4 n/a n/a 0 301
2005 249 24 5 26 2 n/a n/a 0 306
2006 222 21 0 42 1 n/a n/a 0 286
2007 224 26 1 48 0 n/a n/a 0 299
2008 227 23 4 46 0 n/a n/a 0 300
2009 220 33 0 43 1 3 0 0 300
2010 205 34 2 37 1 1 0 0 280
2011 217 29 2 41 0 1 0 0 290
2012 191 28 4 38 0 1 0 0 262
2013 185 33 2 46 1 1 0 0 268
2014 173 41 3 47 3 1 1 0 269
2015 172 45 0 47 0 2 7 0 273
2016 155 44 1 52 0 1 4 0 257
2017 148 41 1 68 0 2 2 0 262
2018 130 43 2 77 0 0 3 0 255
2019 127 58 3 99 0 0 3 0 290
2020 139 44 6 101 0 1 1 0 292
2021 153 48 4 112 0 3 1 0 321
2022 144 48 1 123 0 3 1 0 320
2023 128 42 0 128 0 3 1 0 302
2024 114 30 1 144 1 1 4 0 295

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 Riverside Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 271 16.6 16.3 14.4
1996 271 16.6 16.3 14.4
1998 280 19.6 14.3 17.9
1999 282 21.6 13.1 22
2000 298 22.0 13.5 28.5
2001 303 22.3 13.6 33.7
2002 289 23.0 12.6 30.8
2003 289 23.0 12.6 30.8
2004 301 24.0 12.5 32.2
2005 306 21.0 14.6 n/a
2006 286 25.0 11.4 34.6
2007 299 27.0 11.1 41.5
2008 300 24.0 12.5 43.3
2009 300 29.2 10.5 46.3
2010 280 16.0 17.5 48.9
2011 290 17.8 16.2 48.3
2012 262 20.2 12.9 46.2
2013 268 21.0 12.7 47
2014 269 21.2 12.6 52.8
2015 273 28.0 9.7 54.2
2016 257 29.0 8.8 59.1
2017 262 28.5 9.1 58.8
2018 255 29.3 8.6 60
2019 290 28.3 10.2 67.2
2020 292 27.3 10.6 63.4
2021 321 30.3 10.5 61.7
2022 320 30.3 10.5 48.8
2023 302 32.3 9.3 60.9
2024 295 32.3 9.1 68.5

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 Riverside Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 271 16.6 16.3 14.4
1996 271 16.6 16.3 14.4
1998 280 19.6 14.3 17.9
1999 282 21.6 13.1 22
2000 298 22.0 13.5 28.5
2001 303 22.3 13.6 33.7
2002 289 23.0 12.6 30.8
2003 289 23.0 12.6 30.8
2004 301 24.0 12.5 32.2
2005 306 21.0 14.6 n/a
2006 286 25.0 11.4 34.6
2007 299 27.0 11.1 41.5
2008 300 24.0 12.5 43.3
2009 300 29.2 10.5 46.3
2010 280 16.0 17.5 48.9
2011 290 17.8 16.2 48.3
2012 262 20.2 12.9 46.2
2013 268 21.0 12.7 47
2014 269 21.2 12.6 52.8
2015 273 28.0 9.7 54.2
2016 257 29.0 8.8 59.1
2017 262 28.5 9.1 58.8
2018 255 29.3 8.6 60
2019 290 28.3 10.2 67.2
2020 292 27.3 10.6 63.4
2021 321 30.3 10.5 61.7
2022 320 30.3 10.5 48.8
2023 302 32.3 9.3 60.9
2024 295 32.3 9.1 68.5

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 Riverside Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $288 (2.2%) $12,785 (97.8%) $13,073

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside Middle School

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 668th of 745 Middle schoolsRanks 677th of 748 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Middle School)15.317.6
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Township School District)15.317.6
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Middle School)13.15.3
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Township School District)13.15.3
 7.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Middle School)30.522.8
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Township School District)30.522.8
 7.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.855.7
 7.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Middle School)613.6
 7.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Township School District)613.6
 7.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)42.133.8
 8.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Middle School)41.523.5
 18%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Township School District)41.523.5
 18%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)62.955.3
 7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Middle School)3.61.1
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Township School District)3.61.1
 2.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)29.317.8
 11.5%
8th Grade Algebra I (Riverside Middle School)66.727.8
 38.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (Riverside Township School District)66.727.8
 38.9%
   8th Grade Algebra I (New Jersey)75.166
 9.1%
End of Course Algebra I (Riverside Middle School)66.727.8
 38.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Riverside Township School District)17.77.1
 10.6%
   End of Course Algebra I (New Jersey)43.335.1
 8.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students290302
 4.1%
African American5842
 27.6%
American Indian00
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic99128
 29.3%
Pacific Islander03
White127128
 0.8%
Two or More Races31
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.2%60.9%
 6.3%


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Students at Riverside Middle School are 49% Hispanic, 39% White, 10% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Riverside Middle School usually go on to attend Riverside High School

In the 2023-24 school year, 295 students attended Riverside Middle School.

Riverside Middle School ranks in the bottom 9.0% of New Jersey middle schools.


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