Summary:
Riverside Middle School is a public middle school located in Evans, Georgia, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 757 students. The school is part of the Columbia County School District, which is ranked 16th out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Riverside Middle School has consistently maintained a high ranking within the state, placing 35th out of 588 Georgia middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year and earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Riverside Middle School consistently outperforms the state and county averages in standardized test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the school had 81.3% of students proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 50.6% in the Columbia County and 44% in Georgia. The school also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.8 to 16.6 over the past three school years, and a higher per-student spending compared to the state average, with spending ranging from $7,746 to $8,615 over the past three school years. Additionally, Riverside Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 11.53% to 18.63% over the past three school years, which is lower than some of the nearby schools.
When compared to other nearby schools in the Columbia County district, Riverside Middle School outperforms them in most academic areas, such as English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Algebra I. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Riverside Middle School had 81.3% proficiency in Algebra I, while the next highest nearby school, Columbia Middle School, had 70.6% proficiency. The school's success can be attributed to a combination of factors, including effective teaching, a supportive learning environment, and a focus on student achievement.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Columbia County
SchoolDigger Rank:
35th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools
Students who attend Riverside Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Riverside Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.3
Number of students: 757
Racial breakdown:
White:
64.9%
African American:
15.1%
Hispanic:
7.9%
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Two or more races:
7.9%
Asian:
3.4%
Pacific Islander:
0.7%
American Indian:
0.1%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.6%
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