How many students attend Riverton Intermediate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 822 students attended Riverton Intermediate School.

What is the racial makeup of Riverton Intermediate School?

Students at Riverton Intermediate School are 59% White, 21% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 5% American Indian, 1% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Riverton Intermediate School attend?

Students who attend Riverton Intermediate School usually go on to attend Buckhorn High School

Riverton Intermediate School

Summary:

Riverton Intermediate School is a public middle school located in Huntsville, Alabama, serving grades 4-6 with a total enrollment of 813 students. The school is part of the Madison County school district, which is ranked 32 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverton Intermediate School consistently outperforms the Madison County and Alabama state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. The school also has a more diverse student population compared to some nearby schools, with 59.04% White, 23.62% African American, 5.04% Hispanic, and 5.9% two or more races. Additionally, Riverton Intermediate School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (36.04%) compared to some nearby Huntsville City schools, which have rates as high as 88.04%. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 21.3, lower than the nearby Meridianville Middle School (21.2) and Buckhorn Middle School (20.2).

Riverton Intermediate School's consistent academic performance, racial diversity, and relatively low student-teacher ratio suggest it is a strong-performing school that is well-positioned to support the needs of its diverse student population. The school's performance compared to nearby middle schools, such as Whitesburg Middle School and Morris Middle School, makes it an attractive option for families in the Huntsville area.

Detail:

Public 4-6

399 Homer Nance Road
Huntsville, AL 35811

(256) 851-4640

District: Madison County

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,840

Students who attend Riverton Intermediate School usually attend:

High:

Buckhorn High School

Feeder schools for Riverton Intermediate School:

Elementary:	Mt Carmel Elementary School
	Riverton Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.6

Number of students: 822

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.2%

African American:

21.3%

Two or more races:

6.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 36.6%

See top rated Alabama public schools

Compare Riverton Intermediate School to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverton Intermediate School ranks better than 82.2% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.19. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.2%), African American (21.3%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 36.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Madison County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverton Intermediate School is 21.6. 3 middle schools in the Madison County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Riverton Intermediate School employs 38 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverton Intermediate School is $7,840, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Madison County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverton Intermediate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverton Intermediate School 122^nd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Riverton Intermediate School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Multi-racial students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

Native American students:

White students:

Madison County:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County 32^nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

Average Rating:

Read all reviews and ratings detail for Riverton Intermediate School.

What do you think?

Your rating for Riverton Intermediate School?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for Riverton Intermediate School

Compare

Rank History for all students at Riverton Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2014	81.37	86^th	695	87.6%
2015	80.92	100^th	691	85.5%
2016	79.64	117^th	691	83.1%
2017	74.01	152^nd	688	77.9%
2018	77.50	142^nd	680	79.1%
2019	74.71	142^nd	681	79.1%
2021	70.19	184^th	692	73.4%
2022	77.82	130^th	687	81.1%
2023	73.32	162^nd	680	76.2%
2024	80.19	122^nd	684	82.2%

See the entire list of Alabama Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Riverton Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	64.98	2^nd	12	83.3%
2018	61.83	7^th	17	58.8%
2019	50.41	15^th	39	61.5%
2021	46.75	28^th	54	48.1%
2022	77.61	14^th	64	78.1%
2023	55.35	27^th	70	61.4%
2024	70.95	23^rd	82	72.0%

See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Riverton Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	44.31	143^rd	280	48.9%
2018	60.71	100^th	344	70.9%
2019	67.91	86^th	392	78.1%
2021	60.62	101^st	398	74.6%
2022	66.50	76^th	345	78.0%
2023	77.72	38^th	373	89.8%
2024	77.60	51^st	395	87.1%

See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverton Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	55.43	245^th	567	56.8%
2018	69.34	167^th	651	74.3%
2019	64.03	204^th	649	68.6%
2021	58.56	258^th	653	60.5%
2022	57.60	268^th	651	58.8%
2023	62.08	220^th	623	64.7%
2024	70.50	155^th	670	76.9%

See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Riverton Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	74.15	130^th	639	79.7%
2018	81.86	94^th	640	85.3%
2019	74.26	129^th	646	80.0%
2021	63.02	220^th	656	66.5%
2022	74.92	133^rd	656	79.7%
2023	75.57	127^th	645	80.3%
2024	79.21	111^th	650	82.9%

See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Riverton Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	69.14	165^th	639	74.2%
2018	71.98	168^th	650	74.2%
2019	72.96	146^th	650	77.5%
2021	73.10	142^nd	669	78.8%
2022	76.87	126^th	669	81.2%
2023	68.58	189^th	649	70.9%
2024	77.15	130^th	655	80.2%

See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Riverton Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	75.84	42^nd	336	87.5%
2018	77.70	60^th	423	85.8%
2019	72.87	75^th	426	82.4%
2021	78.54	50^th	426	88.3%
2022	79.19	50^th	426	88.3%
2023	74.03	68^th	427	84.1%
2024	83.15	35^th	420	91.7%

See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverton Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	97.78	2^nd	152	98.7%
2021	74.32	27^th	164	83.5%
2022	90.41	9^th	175	94.9%
2023	57.86	64^th	184	65.2%
2024	81.75	24^th	196	87.8%

See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Riverton Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	61.27	3^rd	13	76.9%
2018	69.56	2^nd	13	84.6%
2019	84.94	7^th	58	87.9%
2021	83.97	7^th	63	88.9%
2022	91.51	5^th	65	92.3%
2023	88.49	5^th	57	91.2%
2024	95.79	2^nd	59	96.6%

See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Native American Students!

Rank History for White students at Riverton Intermediate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	52.33	157^th	369	57.5%
2018	64.72	158^th	508	68.9%
2019	68.06	133^rd	529	74.9%
2021	60.74	176^th	539	67.3%
2022	68.71	137^th	540	74.6%
2023	65.86	149^th	528	71.8%
2024	71.23	133^rd	535	75.1%

See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama 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.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3)

100%

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for Riverton Intermediate School

Compare

Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2013	540	156	14	18	53	0	13	794
2014	521	152	19	22	64	0	15	793
2015	497	153	17	28	58	2	20	775
2016	481	149	13	30	54	2	30	759
2017	500	150	11	30	56	2	34	783
2018	463	151	10	22	50	0	40	736
2019	478	169	12	29	50	0	36	774
2020	508	173	11	38	37	0	33	800
2021	495	176	8	41	37	0	35	792
2022	459	175	7	44	35	0	39	759
2023	480	192	11	41	41	0	48	813
2024	487	175	12	49	44	0	55	822

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 Intermediate School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	0	40.3	n/a	n/a
2013	794	41.1	19.2	32.2
2014	793	40.4	19.5	33.7
2015	775	38.0	20.3	33.2
2016	759	37.0	20.5	35.7
2017	783	36.3	21.5	34.7
2018	736	36.0	20.3	32.1
2019	774	31.5	24.5	32.2
2020	800	34.0	23.5	28
2021	792	34.5	22.9	25.5
2022	759	39.0	19.4	22
2023	813	38.0	21.3	36
2024	822	38.0	21.6	36.6

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 Intermediate School

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	0	40.3	n/a	n/a
2013	794	41.1	19.2	32.2
2014	793	40.4	19.5	33.7
2015	775	38.0	20.3	33.2
2016	759	37.0	20.5	35.7
2017	783	36.3	21.5	34.7
2018	736	36.0	20.3	32.1
2019	774	31.5	24.5	32.2
2020	800	34.0	23.5	28
2021	792	34.5	22.9	25.5
2022	759	39.0	19.4	22
2023	813	38.0	21.3	36
2024	822	38.0	21.6	36.6

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 Intermediate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$714 (9.1%)	$7,086 (90.4%)	$7,840

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverton Intermediate 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 142^nd of 681 Elementary schools	Ranks 162^nd of 680 Elementary schools	3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverton Intermediate School)	56.8	51.7	5.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Madison County)	61.6	47.4	14.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	47.3	34.9	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverton Intermediate School)	42.9	26.7	16.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Madison County)	55	42.6	12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Riverton Intermediate School)	78	53.9	24.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Madison County)	63.6	40.5	23.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	774	813	5%
African American	169	192	13.6%
American Indian	50	41	18%
Asian	12	11	8.3%
Hispanic	29	41	41.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	478	480	0.4%
Two or More Races	36	48	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.2%	36%	3.9%

Schools Near Riverton Intermediate School

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)					Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverton Intermediate School	Public	4-6	399 Homer Nance Road	Huntsville	35811	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	No	(256) 851-4640	822	38	21.6	36.6%	487 (59.2%)	175 (21.3%)	49 (6.0%)	12 (1.5%)	44 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.7%)								(n/a)	52.0	49.0	49.8			56.6		71.2	72.0	70.3			$7,840	$714	$7,086
Chapman Middle School	Public	6-8	2006 Reuben Dr NE	Huntsville	35811	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7640	351	21	16.7	88.0%	40 (11.4%)	237 (67.5%)	56 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)	11.1	407^th of 442 public middle schools	7.9%		13.5	383^rd of 437 public middle schools	12.4%	24			5.3	2.0	2.3		9.1			32.1	15.5	27.8
Buckhorn Middle School	Public	7-8	4185 Winchester Road	New Market	35761	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	No	(256) 851-3230	708	35	20.2	40.0%	410 (57.9%)	163 (23.0%)	47 (6.6%)	8 (1.1%)	44 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.1%)	69.2	106^th of 442 public middle schools	76.0%		78.5	68^th of 437 public middle schools	84.4%	38				33.5	22.7		35.6				65.3	59.4	$8,221	$734	$7,448
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School	Public	6-8	3221 Mastin Lake Road	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7000	177	18	10.1	27.1%	39 (22.0%)	94 (53.1%)	24 (13.6%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (8.5%)	76.6	74^th of 442 public middle schools	83.3%		70.2	102^nd of 437 public middle schools	76.7%	28			32.8	20.4	29.6		55.6			73.8	66.7	75.9
Huntsville Junior High School	Public	6-8	817 Adams St SE	Huntsville	35801	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7700	459	24	19.3	38.3%	201 (43.8%)	179 (39.0%)	49 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	24 (5.2%)	57.9	158^th of 442 public middle schools	64.3%		64.2	127^th of 437 public middle schools	70.9%	31				23.1	19.1		45.0				49.2	53.3	$8,048	$1,306	$6,741
Ronald McNair 78	Public	7-8	5000 Pulaski Pike	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7660	411	20	20.5	88.1%	22 (5.4%)	299 (72.7%)	72 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.1%)	13.7	385^th of 442 public middle schools	12.9%		13.4	384^th of 437 public middle schools	12.1%	1				2.5	6.3		17.8				18.8	26.8	$8,772	$1,662	$7,108
Meridianville Middle School	Public	6-8	12975 Highway 231431 N	Hazel Green	35750	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	No	(256) 851-4550	1,058	48	22.0	48.6%	524 (49.5%)	306 (28.9%)	105 (9.9%)	13 (1.2%)	48 (4.5%)	1 (0.1%)	61 (5.8%)	66.1	120^th of 442 public middle schools	72.9%		78.2	70^th of 437 public middle schools	84.0%	50			28.7	26.8	29.9		43.9			53.5	59.7	60.8	$8,857	$826	$7,993
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School	Public	6-8	4800 Sparkman Drive NE	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7600	264	19	14.1	18.9%	70 (26.5%)	147 (55.7%)	24 (9.1%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (5.7%)	61.6	146^th of 442 public middle schools	67.0%		69.9	103^rd of 437 public middle schools	76.4%	43			23.7	28.6	12.0		42.7			55.9	63.1	65.3
Hampton Cove Middle School	Public	6-8	261 Old 431 Highway	Hampton Cove	35763	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-8380	732	36	20.3	10.8%	576 (78.7%)	35 (4.8%)	38 (5.2%)	28 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (7.2%)	96.8	11^th of 442 public middle schools	97.5%		96.4	11^th of 437 public middle schools	97.5%				65.0	65.0	46.3		65.8			83.1	88.7	81.3	$6,081	$152	$5,927
Whitesburg Middle School	Public	6-8	107 Sanders Rd	Huntsville	35802	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7780	567	28	20.6	47.8%	152 (26.8%)	183 (32.3%)	186 (32.8%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.5%)	31.4	314^th of 442 public middle schools	29.0%		32.8	301^st of 437 public middle schools	31.1%	13			15.2	14.2	11.9		32.1			39.2	38.2	39.3	$8,356	$1,156	$7,199

Riverton Intermediate School

Riverton Intermediate School:

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Madison County:

Average Rating:

What do you think?

Rank History for Riverton Intermediate School

Rank History for all students at Riverton Intermediate School

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Riverton Intermediate School

Rank History for Special Education students at Riverton Intermediate School

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverton Intermediate School

Rank History for Female students at Riverton Intermediate School

Rank History for Male students at Riverton Intermediate School

Rank History for African American students at Riverton Intermediate School

Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverton Intermediate School

Rank History for Native American students at Riverton Intermediate School

Rank History for White students at Riverton Intermediate School

Review counts

Enrollment information for Riverton Intermediate School

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverton Intermediate School

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverton Intermediate School

Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverton Intermediate School

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverton Intermediate School

Rankings

Test Scores

Student Body

Schools Near Riverton Intermediate School

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverton Intermediate School

Rate Riverton Intermediate School!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Sign up for updates!