Is Riverview Middle a good school?

Riverview Middle ranks 1494 th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Riverview Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 158 students attended Riverview Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Riverview Middle?

Students at Riverview Middle are 56% Hispanic, 35% White, 4% African American, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Riverview Middle attend?

Students who attend Riverview Middle usually go on to attend Adelanto High

Riverview Middle

Summary:

Riverview Middle is a public middle school located in Helendale, California, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 158 students. It is part of the Helendale Elementary School District, which is ranked 933 out of 1,568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverview Middle's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the state average. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 35.62% (7th grade) to 47.06% (8th grade), compared to the state average of 47.04% to 47.19%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 18.31% (7th grade) to 23.19% (8th grade), significantly lower than the state average of 33.83% to 35.54%. Additionally, Riverview Middle has experienced high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 5.3% in 2020-2021 to 29.2% in 2022-2023, which can negatively impact student learning and academic achievement. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 53.16% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

While Riverview Middle's academic performance is generally higher than the nearby Adelanto Elementary School District schools, such as Mesa Linda Middle and Columbia Middle, which have significantly lower proficiency rates, the school's performance has declined over the years, with its statewide ranking dropping from 497 out of 894 California middle schools in 2020-2021 to 1,494 out of 2,777 in 2023-2024. This trend is concerning and may indicate the need for targeted interventions and support to improve student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 7-8

13943 Rivers Edge Rd.
Helendale, CA 92342

(760) 952-1266

District: Helendale Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
1494^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Students who attend Riverview Middle usually attend:

High:

Adelanto High

Feeder schools for Riverview Middle:

Elementary:

Helendale Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 19.8

Number of students: 158

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

56.3%

White:

34.8%

African American:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverview Middle ranks worse than 53.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 39.16. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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: Hispanic (56.3%), White (34.8%), African American (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverview Middle is 19.8. (See more...)

Compare Riverview Middle employs 7.9 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverview Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview Middle 1494^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Riverview Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Helendale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Helendale Elementary 933^rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Riverview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	64.76	521^st	1769	70.5%
2005	65.14	520^th	1777	70.7%
2006	67.74	485^th	1804	73.1%
2007	52.15	859^th	1999	57.0%
2008	63.63	624^th	2005	68.9%
2009	57.85	802^nd	2063	61.1%
2010	51.71	993^rd	2179	54.4%
2011	45.06	1226^th	2236	45.2%
2012	53.76	994^th	2259	56.0%
2013	51.44	1118^th	2379	53.0%
2015	19.69	2026^th	2477	18.2%
2016	28.36	1709^th	2497	31.6%
2017	38.86	1428^th	2508	43.1%
2018	29.97	1662^nd	2480	33.0%
2019	41.91	1384^th	2715	49.0%
2021	40.52	497^th	894	44.4%
2022	30.66	1751^st	2740	36.1%
2023	23.61	2119^th	2802	24.4%
2024	39.16	1494^th	2777	46.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	30.12	1584^th	2230	29.0%
2019	44.24	1208^th	2369	49.0%
2021	41.92	391^st	721	45.8%
2022	29.71	1714^th	2458	30.3%
2023	22.46	2074^th	2549	18.6%
2024	31.36	1716^th	2575	33.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Riverview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	33.12	1479^th	2262	34.6%
2019	44.70	1193^rd	2380	49.9%
2021	32.19	487^th	738	34.0%
2022	21.86	1994^th	2509	20.5%
2023	22.77	1981^st	2547	22.2%
2024	40.49	1322^nd	2546	48.1%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Riverview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	34.53	874^th	1491	41.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Riverview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	27.16	1626^th	2273	28.5%
2019	35.78	1433^rd	2407	40.5%
2021	49.66	339^th	763	55.6%
2022	39.73	1348^th	2527	46.7%
2023	24.97	1870^th	2558	26.9%
2024	37.26	1431^st	2547	43.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	28.21	1525^th	2072	26.4%
2019	45.24	1088^th	2213	50.8%
2022	44.79	1137^th	2359	51.8%
2023	34.71	1466^th	2391	38.7%
2024	42.41	1218^th	2383	48.9%

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Rank History for White students at Riverview Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	14.36	1319^th	1496	11.8%
2019	34.45	1064^th	1602	33.6%
2022	12.72	1408^th	1555	9.5%
2023	6.89	1485^th	1552	4.3%
2024	27.28	1113^th	1535	27.5%

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Data source: test scores: California 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: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverview Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	94	5	0	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	123
1990	117	6	1	25	0	n/a	n/a	0	149
1991	128	5	0	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	162
1992	134	7	1	33	0	n/a	n/a	0	175
1993	123	5	0	33	2	n/a	n/a	0	163
1994	119	6	3	34	1	n/a	n/a	0	163
1995	150	11	1	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	190
1996	150	11	1	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	190
1997	139	7	1	26	3	n/a	n/a	0	176
1998	146	7	2	30	2	n/a	n/a	0	187
1999	160	6	3	32	3	n/a	n/a	0	204
2000	166	2	2	26	2	n/a	n/a	0	198
2001	148	5	4	36	3	n/a	n/a	0	196
2002	114	32	1	29	1	n/a	n/a	42	219
2003	114	32	1	29	1	n/a	n/a	42	219
2004	142	20	1	46	1	n/a	n/a	0	210
2005	122	22	10	65	1	n/a	n/a	0	220
2006	129	18	6	62	1	n/a	n/a	7	223
2007	105	17	5	68	1	n/a	n/a	3	199
2008	124	20	12	72	2	n/a	n/a	0	230
2009	97	33	6	65	1	1	3	0	206
2010	99	17	7	61	0	3	0	0	187
2011	52	5	3	40	0	2	0	0	102
2012	59	6	4	43	0	0	3	0	115
2013	52	7	2	35	0	0	6	0	102
2014	59	10	1	36	0	0	11	0	117
2015	54	10	2	45	0	0	11	0	122
2016	47	8	3	39	0	1	5	0	103
2017	69	12	4	43	1	1	5	0	135
2018	78	14	7	59	1	0	5	0	164
2019	57	11	4	62	0	1	3	0	138
2020	58	10	3	57	1	0	3	0	132
2021	64	10	4	54	1	2	2	0	137
2022	59	10	4	71	0	2	4	0	150
2023	55	6	5	89	0	1	2	0	158

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 Riverview Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	123	4.3	28.6	n/a
1990	149	6.0	24.8	n/a
1991	162	8.0	20.2	n/a
1992	175	8.1	21.6	27.4
1993	163	7.3	22.3	4.3
1994	163	8.8	18.5	30.7
1995	190	9.6	19.8	28.9
1996	190	9.6	19.8	28.9
1997	176	9.5	18.5	25.6
1998	187	8.4	22.3	31.6
1999	204	9.4	21.7	26
2000	198	9.0	22.0	31.8
2001	196	9.0	21.8	30.1
2002	219	9.5	23.1	31.1
2003	219	9.5	23.1	31.1
2004	210	10.0	21.0	34.8
2005	220	9.0	24.4	35
2006	223	9.0	24.8	33.3
2007	199	9.0	22.1	39.3
2008	230	10.0	23.0	44.3
2009	206	9.0	20.6	45.6
2010	187	8.0	23.3	47.6
2011	102	n/a	n/a	42.2
2012	115	4.8	23.9	n/a
2013	102	4.5	22.4	52.9
2014	117	4.9	23.8	46.2
2015	122	5.0	24.4	56.6
2016	103	5.0	20.6	56.3
2017	135	5.8	23.0	49.6
2018	164	7.7	21.2	51.2
2019	138	7.6	18.0	51.4
2020	132	n/a	n/a	51.5
2021	137	7.1	19.1	44.5
2022	150	7.2	20.7	53.3
2023	158	7.9	19.8	53.2

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 Riverview Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	123	4.3	28.6	n/a
1990	149	6.0	24.8	n/a
1991	162	8.0	20.2	n/a
1992	175	8.1	21.6	27.4
1993	163	7.3	22.3	4.3
1994	163	8.8	18.5	30.7
1995	190	9.6	19.8	28.9
1996	190	9.6	19.8	28.9
1997	176	9.5	18.5	25.6
1998	187	8.4	22.3	31.6
1999	204	9.4	21.7	26
2000	198	9.0	22.0	31.8
2001	196	9.0	21.8	30.1
2002	219	9.5	23.1	31.1
2003	219	9.5	23.1	31.1
2004	210	10.0	21.0	34.8
2005	220	9.0	24.4	35
2006	223	9.0	24.8	33.3
2007	199	9.0	22.1	39.3
2008	230	10.0	23.0	44.3
2009	206	9.0	20.6	45.6
2010	187	8.0	23.3	47.6
2011	102	n/a	n/a	42.2
2012	115	4.8	23.9	n/a
2013	102	4.5	22.4	52.9
2014	117	4.9	23.8	46.2
2015	122	5.0	24.4	56.6
2016	103	5.0	20.6	56.3
2017	135	5.8	23.0	49.6
2018	164	7.7	21.2	51.2
2019	138	7.6	18.0	51.4
2020	132	n/a	n/a	51.5
2021	137	7.1	19.1	44.5
2022	150	7.2	20.7	53.3
2023	158	7.9	19.8	53.2

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverview 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 1384^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2119^th of 2802 Middle schools	24.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverview Middle)	48.1	29	19.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Helendale Elementary)	36	23.7	12.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Riverview Middle)	46.2	19.2	27%
7th Grade Mathematics (Helendale Elementary)	32	18.1	13.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverview Middle)	44.2	26	18.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Helendale Elementary)	38.3	26.8	11.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Riverview Middle)	29	21.3	7.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Helendale Elementary)	24.7	19.2	5.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Riverview Middle)	13	6.9	6.1%
8th Grade Science (Helendale Elementary)	10.9	7.5	3.3%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	138	158	14.5%
African American	11	6	45.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	5	25%
Hispanic	62	89	43.5%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	57	55	3.5%
Two or More Races	3	2	33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.4%	53.2%	1.7%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
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	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Riverview Middle	Public	7-8	13943 Rivers Edge Rd.	Helendale	92342	San Bernardino County	Helendale Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 952-1266	158	8	19.8	53.2%	55 (34.8%)	6 (3.8%)	89 (56.3%)	5 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	39.2	1494^th of 2777 public middle schools	46.2%		23.6	2119^th of 2802 public middle schools	24.4%	625	24.6	24.6		35.6	47.1	41.1		18.3	23.2	20.7
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence	Public	6-8	15831 Diamond Rd.	Victorville	92394	San Bernardino County	Adelanto Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 246-8691	827	43	19.0	76.8%	48 (5.8%)	98 (11.9%)	606 (73.3%)	18 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	50 (6.0%)	34.6	1642^nd of 2777 public middle schools	40.9%		33.8	1674^th of 2802 public middle schools	40.3%	32	20.2	20.2	39.9	34.4	35.3	36.6	20.9	23.3	22.7	22.3
Imogene Garner Hook Junior High	Public	7-8	15000 Hook Blvd.	Victorville	92394	San Bernardino County	Victor Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 955-3360	1,000	41	24.1	75.9%	47 (4.7%)	208 (20.8%)	679 (67.9%)	8 (0.8%)	3 (0.3%)	5 (0.5%)	49 (4.9%)	14.3	2494^th of 2777 public middle schools	10.2%		11.9	2630^th of 2802 public middle schools	6.1%	136	7.0	7.0		21.8	22.5	22.2		11.5	8.4	9.6	$5,880
Columbia Middle	Public	6-8	14409 Aster St.	Adelanto	92301	San Bernardino County	Adelanto Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 530-1950	735	33	22.1	82.7%	33 (4.5%)	180 (24.5%)	464 (63.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (1.0%)	49 (6.7%)	7.4	2721^st of 2777 public middle schools	2.0%		7.4	2759^th of 2802 public middle schools	1.5%	38	5.3	5.3	8.0	13.8	16.8	12.8	0.0	1.2	3.4	1.5
Larrea Middle	Public	7-8	13801 Cobalt Rd.	Victorville	92392	San Bernardino County	Victor Valley Union High	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(760) 761-7040	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)				26.1		26.1		10.7		10.7
Mesa Linda Middle	Public	6-8	13001 Mesa Linda Rd.	Victorville	92392	San Bernardino County	Adelanto Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 246-6363	775	41	19.0	77.4%	33 (4.3%)	216 (27.9%)	464 (59.9%)	7 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (6.8%)	6.9	2730^th of 2777 public middle schools	1.7%		7.3	2760^th of 2802 public middle schools	1.5%	30	4.0	4.0	13.8	8.9	7.0	9.8	3.3	1.9	1.5	2.2

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