Riverside Middle/Senior High School

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Riverside Middle/Senior High School ranks 150 th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Riverside Middle/Senior High School is a public school located in Oakland, Iowa, serving grades 6-12 with a student population of 359. The school is part of the Riverside Community School District, which is ranked 187 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Riverside Middle/Senior High School has consistently performed above the state average in ISASP (Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress) test scores across various grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, Riverside's 10th-grade students scored 78.4% proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 73.8%, and 74.5% proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 66%. The school's 8th-grade students also scored 69.1% proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 65.5%. Additionally, Riverside has shown a consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, moving from 239th out of 327 Iowa high schools in 2018-2019 to 150th out of 338 in 2023-2024.

While Riverside Middle/Senior High School has a higher spending per student and a higher student-teacher ratio compared to the nearby schools, it also has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at 35.65% in the 2022-2023 school year. This may indicate a higher level of economic disadvantage in the school's community, which could be an important factor to consider when analyzing the school's academic performance and the resources needed to support its students.

Detail:

Public 6-12

18997 Hwy 59
Oakland, IA 51560-0428

(712) 484-2291

District: Riverside Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
150^th of 338 Iowa High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,392

Feeder schools for Riverside Middle/Senior High School:

Elementary:	Carson Elementary
	Oakland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 16.4

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.0%

Hispanic:

9.2%

Two or more races:

2.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 35.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverside Middle/Senior High School ranks better than 61.7% of middle schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.8. (See more...)

Compare Details Riverside Middle/Senior High School ranks better than 55.6% of high schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.72. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Riverside Middle/Senior High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

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.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Middle/Senior High School is $14,392.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Riverside Middle/Senior High School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Middle/Senior High School 129^th of 337 Iowa public middle schools. (See Riverside Middle/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Middle/Senior High School 150^th of 338 Iowa public high schools. (See Riverside Middle/Senior High School in the ranking list.)

Riverside Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Community School District 187^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverside Middle/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	IA State Percentile
2015	50.36	203^rd	349	41.8%
2016	49.51	199^th	343	42.0%
2017	21.26	288^th	327	11.9%
2018	45.78	194^th	318	39.0%
2019	69.00	86^th	342	74.9%
2021	60.57	130^th	324	59.9%
2022	55.84	153^rd	337	54.6%
2023	63.10	118^th	334	64.7%
2024	62.80	129^th	337	61.7%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Riverside Middle/Senior High School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	IA State Percentile
2012	59.63	169^th	351	51.9%
2013	68.81	98^th	351	72.1%
2015	76.56	57^th	324	82.4%
2016	59.22	141^st	320	55.9%
2017	35.21	251^st	325	22.8%
2018	51.58	187^th	320	41.6%
2019	36.18	239^th	327	26.9%
2021	48.85	184^th	327	43.7%
2022	51.63	172^nd	332	48.2%
2023	54.42	165^th	336	50.9%
2024	59.72	150^th	338	55.6%

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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverside Middle/Senior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1994	228	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	231
1995	255	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
1996	255	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	255
1997	272	0	1	1	2	n/a	n/a	276
1998	295	1	0	0	2	n/a	n/a	298
1999	284	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	284
2000	259	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	259
2001	257	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	257
2002	247	3	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	253
2003	247	3	1	0	2	n/a	n/a	253
2004	236	1	2	1	2	n/a	n/a	242
2005	215	0	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	220
2006	228	1	4	0	3	n/a	n/a	236
2007	219	1	5	0	1	n/a	n/a	226
2008	221	2	6	2	0	n/a	n/a	231
2009	208	2	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	220
2010	181	2	4	6	0	0	0	193
2011	167	1	0	8	0	0	0	176
2012	168	0	1	9	0	0	0	178
2013	189	1	2	6	0	0	0	198
2014	252	3	2	15	0	0	0	272
2015	252	3	2	13	0	0	0	270
2016	246	1	1	17	0	0	1	266
2017	221	1	1	22	1	0	1	247
2018	219	0	2	21	1	0	1	244
2019	273	1	2	25	2	0	3	306
2020	276	0	2	24	1	0	3	306
2021	281	0	1	24	2	0	4	312
2022	291	2	1	29	1	0	5	329
2023	316	0	1	33	0	1	8	359

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/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	231	22.9	10.1	18.2
1995	255	24.0	10.6	18.8
1996	255	24.0	10.6	18.8
1997	276	24.0	11.5	18.1
1998	298	24.2	12.3	13.4
1999	284	24.2	11.7	20.8
2000	259	24.8	10.4	17.8
2001	257	23.4	11.0	19.1
2002	253	21.2	11.9	18.2
2003	253	21.2	11.9	18.2
2004	242	21.2	11.4	16.9
2005	220	21.2	10.4	19.5
2006	236	20.0	11.8	22
2007	226	19.2	11.8	21.7
2008	231	19.1	12.1	21.6
2009	220	20.2	10.9	26.8
2010	193	18.6	10.3	31.6
2011	176	15.3	11.4	34.7
2012	178	16.2	10.9	36.5
2013	198	17.2	11.4	34.3
2014	272	20.4	13.3	37.9
2015	270	21.0	12.8	34.4
2016	266	22.0	12.0	36.5
2017	247	20.8	11.8	37.7
2018	244	22.5	10.8	33.2
2019	306	24.0	12.7	32.7
2020	306	22.0	13.9	34.3
2021	312	23.0	13.5	36.9
2022	329	21.8	15.0	34
2023	359	21.8	16.4	35.7

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/Senior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1994	231	22.9	10.1	18.2
1995	255	24.0	10.6	18.8
1996	255	24.0	10.6	18.8
1997	276	24.0	11.5	18.1
1998	298	24.2	12.3	13.4
1999	284	24.2	11.7	20.8
2000	259	24.8	10.4	17.8
2001	257	23.4	11.0	19.1
2002	253	21.2	11.9	18.2
2003	253	21.2	11.9	18.2
2004	242	21.2	11.4	16.9
2005	220	21.2	10.4	19.5
2006	236	20.0	11.8	22
2007	226	19.2	11.8	21.7
2008	231	19.1	12.1	21.6
2009	220	20.2	10.9	26.8
2010	193	18.6	10.3	31.6
2011	176	15.3	11.4	34.7
2012	178	16.2	10.9	36.5
2013	198	17.2	11.4	34.3
2014	272	20.4	13.3	37.9
2015	270	21.0	12.8	34.4
2016	266	22.0	12.0	36.5
2017	247	20.8	11.8	37.7
2018	244	22.5	10.8	33.2
2019	306	24.0	12.7	32.7
2020	306	22.0	13.9	34.3
2021	312	23.0	13.5	36.9
2022	329	21.8	15.0	34
2023	359	21.8	16.4	35.7

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/Senior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$196 (1.4%)	$14,197 (98.6%)	$14,392

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside Middle/Senior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 86^th of 342 Middle schools	Ranks 118^th of 334 Middle schools	10.2%
Ranks 239^th of 327 High schools	Ranks 165^th of 336 High schools	24%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Middle/Senior High School)	79.1	62.5	16.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Community School District)	79.1	62.5	16.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	67.5	72.7	5.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Middle/Senior High School)	65.1	67.9	2.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Community School District)	65.1	67.9	2.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	69.4	69.9	0.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Middle/Senior High School)	83.7	82.8	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Community School District)	83.7	82.8	0.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.9	74.2	4.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Middle/Senior High School)	75.5	70.7	4.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Community School District)	75.5	70.7	4.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	70.1	68.9	1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Middle/Senior High School)	78.4	84.6	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Community School District)	78.4	84.6	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	69.5	76	6.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Middle/Senior High School)	80.4	94.2	13.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Community School District)	80.4	94.2	13.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	71.8	72	0.2%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Middle/Senior High School)	67.4	74.4	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Community School District)	67.4	74.4	7%
10th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	74.3	72.9	1.4%
10th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Middle/Senior High School)	42.9	69.2	26.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Community School District)	42.9	69.2	26.3%
10th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	67.1	67	0.1%
11th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Middle/Senior High School)	75	75
11th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Community School District)	75	75
11th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)	71.4	68.7	2.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Middle/Senior High School)	68.2	63.6	4.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Community School District)	68.2	63.6	4.6%
11th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)	66.9	67.3	0.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	306	359	17.3%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	25	33	32%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	273	316	15.8%
Two or More Races	3	8	166.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	32.7%	35.7%	3%

Schools Near Riverside Middle/Senior High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)						ISASP Mathematics (2024)						ISASP Science (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	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 7th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 8th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 9th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 10th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 11th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 7th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 8th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 9th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 10th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 11th Grade	ISASP Science 8th Grade	ISASP Science 10th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverside Middle/Senior High School	Public	6-12	18997 Hwy 59	Oakland	51560	Pottawattamie County	Riverside Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 484-2291	359	22	16.4	35.7%	316 (88.0%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (9.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	8 (2.2%)	59.7	150^th of 338 public high schools	55.6%		54.4	165^th of 336 public high schools	50.9%	15	76.6	85.5	81.8	88.2	78.4	69.4	70.2	78.2	83.6	70.6	74.5	69.4	69.1	56.9	$14,392	$196	$14,197
Treynor High School	Public	9-12	102 E Main St	Treynor	51575	Pottawattamie County	Treynor Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 487-3804	252	17	14.8	11.5%	243 (96.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	95.2	1^st of 338 public high schools	99.7%		93.3	3^rd of 336 public high schools	99.1%	2				96.8	96.5	96.6				95.2	94.7	93.2		89.5	$13,022	$122	$12,901
AHSTW High School	Public	9-12	768 S Maple	Avoca	51521	Pottawattamie County	AHSTW Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 343-6364	218	20	11.1	32.6%	203 (93.1%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.1%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.8%)	77.2	45^th of 338 public high schools	86.7%		79	39^th of 336 public high schools	88.4%	6				84.4	84.6	84.9				73.3	82.7	77.4		75.0	$16,444	$184	$16,260
Griswold Middle/High School	Public	6-12	20 Madison St.	Griswold	51535	Cass County	Griswold Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 778-2154	200	19	10.7	31.0%	187 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)	70.7	89^th of 338 public high schools	73.7%		63.1	119^th of 336 public high schools	64.6%	30	88.9	71.4	95.5	80.0	82.6	83.3	85.2	71.4	77.3	70.0	78.3	75.0	72.7	73.9	$15,962	$309	$15,653
Underwood High School	Public	9-12	629 North Street	Underwood	51576	Pottawattamie County	Underwood Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 566-2703	243	17	14.0	14.8%	226 (93.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.1%)	79.2	36^th of 338 public high schools	89.3%		85.8	20^th of 336 public high schools	94.0%	16				84.5	96.4	89.7				63.8	78.6	81.0		85.7	$13,963	$96	$13,867
Tri-Center High School	Public	9-12	33980 310th St	Neola	51559	Pottawattamie County	Tri-Center Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	No	(712) 485-2211	210	17	12.1	30.0%	198 (94.3%)	2 (1.0%)	8 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.0%)	56.7	164^th of 338 public high schools	51.5%		58.2	151^st of 336 public high schools	55.1%	13				75.0	76.6	70.9				75.0	70.3	69.1		65.6	$14,772	$296	$14,476

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Middle/Senior High School

What schools feed into Riverside Middle/Senior High School?

Riverside Middle/Senior High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carson Elementary
Elementary : Oakland Elementary

How many students attend Riverside Middle/Senior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 359 students attended Riverside Middle/Senior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Riverside Middle/Senior High School?

Students at Riverside Middle/Senior High School are 88% White, 9% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Riverside Middle/Senior High School in?

Riverside Community School District

Is Riverside Middle/Senior High School a good school?

Riverside Middle/Senior High School ranks 150^th of 338 Iowa high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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