Riverside Middle School

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Riverside Middle School ranks 215 th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Riverside Middle School is a public middle school located in Wathena, Kansas, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 152 students. The school is part of the Riverside District, which is ranked 161 out of 266 districts in Kansas and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Riverside Middle School has consistently underperformed the state average in proficiency rates for English Language Arts (ELA), Mathematics, and Science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Riverside's ELA proficiency rate for all grades was 26.61%, compared to the state average of 33.55%. However, Riverside's academic performance is significantly higher than the nearby Atchison Middle School, whose proficiency rates in ELA, Mathematics, and Science are all below 20% for the same school year. Riverside's performance among different student subgroups is mixed, with female students and low-socioeconomic status (SES) students performing relatively better than the overall school.

Riverside Middle School's ranking and rating have fluctuated over the years, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement. The school's high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, coupled with its relatively higher per-student spending, suggests that the school may be serving a population with greater socioeconomic needs. Overall, Riverside Middle School appears to be facing some challenges in academic performance, but it is outperforming its nearby counterpart and has shown some promising results among certain student subgroups.

Detail:

Public 6-8

710 Harding Avenue
Wathena, KS 66090

(785) 989-4425

District: Riverside

SchoolDigger Rank:
215^th of 362 Kansas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,072

Students who attend Riverside Middle School usually attend:

High:

Riverside High School

Feeder schools for Riverside Middle School:

Elementary:	Riverside Intermediate
	Riverside Primary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 152

Racial breakdown:

White:

77.0%

Two or more races:

11.2%

Hispanic:

8.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverside Middle School ranks worse than 59.4% of middle schools in Kansas. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.49. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (77%), two or more races (11.2%), Hispanic (8.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School is 16.7. (See more...)

Compare Riverside Middle School employs 9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Middle School is $11,072.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Middle School 215^th of 362 Kansas public middle schools. (See Riverside Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Riverside:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside 161^st of 266 Kansas 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	KS State Percentile
2012	39.62	267^th	342	21.9%
2013	32.18	282^nd	355	20.6%
2015	21.01	322^nd	368	12.5%
2016	21.45	293^rd	343	14.6%
2017	25.70	289^th	358	19.3%
2018	29.12	258^th	350	26.3%
2019	18.20	323^rd	368	12.2%
2021	32.63	262^nd	367	28.6%
2022	55.73	122^nd	368	66.8%
2023	48.66	157^th	362	56.6%
2024	38.49	215^th	362	40.6%

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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	KS State Percentile
2018	33.57	184^th	255	27.8%
2019	24.76	225^th	270	16.7%
2021	48.68	132^nd	275	52.0%
2022	64.68	47^th	270	82.6%
2023	56.01	93^rd	300	69.0%
2024	37.19	193^rd	296	34.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Riverside Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	32.56	195^th	275	29.1%
2019	22.59	241^st	294	18.0%
2021	24.19	248^th	313	20.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Riverside Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	25.79	221^st	280	21.1%
2019	14.42	275^th	301	8.6%
2021	39.37	190^th	308	38.3%

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Rank History for White students at Riverside Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	KS State Percentile
2018	26.51	259^th	333	22.2%
2019	14.08	323^rd	344	6.1%
2021	30.12	266^th	349	23.8%
2022	53.58	122^nd	349	65.0%
2023	40.31	201^st	349	42.4%
2024	38.98	201^st	347	42.1%

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Data source: test scores: Kansas 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: Kansas State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverside Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	108	15	0	11	0	15	149
2012	89	12	0	5	0	7	113
2013	93	8	0	4	1	4	110
2014	139	9	1	7	1	9	166
2015	125	8	2	11	0	10	156
2016	103	10	0	11	0	11	135
2017	94	6	0	8	0	9	117
2018	95	4	0	4	3	9	115
2019	89	1	0	4	0	10	104
2020	101	4	0	7	0	9	121
2021	104	9	0	10	0	8	131
2022	121	6	0	12	0	9	148
2023	117	4	0	14	1	16	152
2024	117	4	0	13	1	17	152

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
2011	149	2.0	74.5	50.3
2012	113	10.1	11.1	58.4
2013	110	11.4	9.6	61.8
2014	166	14.7	11.2	59
2015	156	14.0	11.1	57.7
2016	135	13.0	10.3	58.5
2017	117	11.9	9.8	60.7
2018	115	11.1	10.3	69.6
2019	104	9.5	10.9	51.9
2020	121	9.9	12.1	63.6
2021	131	9.5	13.6	55
2022	148	10.3	14.3	31.1
2023	152	10.4	14.6	52
2024	152	9.0	16.7	53.9

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
2011	149	2.0	74.5	50.3
2012	113	10.1	11.1	58.4
2013	110	11.4	9.6	61.8
2014	166	14.7	11.2	59
2015	156	14.0	11.1	57.7
2016	135	13.0	10.3	58.5
2017	117	11.9	9.8	60.7
2018	115	11.1	10.3	69.6
2019	104	9.5	10.9	51.9
2020	121	9.9	12.1	63.6
2021	131	9.5	13.6	55
2022	148	10.3	14.3	31.1
2023	152	10.4	14.6	52
2024	152	9.0	16.7	53.9

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$648 (5.9%)	$10,424 (94.1%)	$11,072

Data source: Kansas 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 323^rd of 368 Middle schools	Ranks 157^th of 362 Middle schools	44.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Middle School)	19.3	39.1	19.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside)	19.3	39.1	19.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	38.4	33.7	4.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Middle School)	3.2	52.2	49%
6th Grade Mathematics (Riverside)	3.2	52.2	49%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	31.9	29.9	2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Middle School)	11.9	20.3	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside)	11.9	20.3	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	31.8	31.7	0%
7th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Middle School)	17.1	20.3	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Riverside)	17.1	20.3	3.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	27.9	27.5	0.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Middle School)	15.6	25	9.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside)	15.6	25	9.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Kansas)	25.2	20.8	4.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Middle School)	12.5	14.6	2.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Riverside)	12.5	14.6	2.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kansas)	25.9	22.8	3.1%
8th Grade Science (Riverside Middle School)	25	22.9	2.1%
8th Grade Science (Riverside)	25	22.9	2.1%
8th Grade Science (Kansas)	30.7	22.7	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	104	152	46.2%
African American	1	4	300%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	4	14	250%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	89	117	31.5%
Two or More Races	10	16	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	51.9%	52%	0.1%

Schools Near Riverside Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				KAP English Language Arts (2024)				KAP Mathematics (2024)				KAP 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	KAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	KAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	KAP English Language Arts All Grades	KAP Mathematics 6th Grade	KAP Mathematics 7th Grade	KAP Mathematics 8th Grade	KAP Mathematics All Grades	KAP Science 8th Grade	KAP Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverside Middle School	Public	6-8	710 Harding Avenue	Wathena	66090	Doniphan County	Riverside	No	No	No	Yes	(785) 989-4425	152	9	16.7	53.9%	117 (77.0%)	4 (2.6%)	13 (8.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (11.2%)	38.5	215^th of 362 public middle schools	40.6%		48.7	157^th of 362 public middle schools	56.6%	58	31.1	32.0	18.6	26.6	44.4	18.0	10.2	22.7	8.5	8.5	$11,072	$648	$10,424
Atchison Middle School	Public	6-8	301 N 5th	Atchison	66002	Atchison County	Atchison Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(913) 367-5363	295	28	10.6	65.4%	206 (69.8%)	32 (10.8%)	13 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (14.6%)	17.3	324^th of 362 public middle schools	10.5%		31.5	253^rd of 362 public middle schools	30.1%	71	10.1	17.0	12.5	13.3	9.1	9.6	19.8	12.9	10.4	10.4	$11,526	$75	$11,451

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverside Middle School

How many students attend Riverside Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 152 students attended Riverside Middle School.

What district is Riverside Middle School in?

Riverside

What high school do graduates of Riverside Middle School attend?

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

What is the racial makeup of Riverside Middle School?

Students at Riverside Middle School are 77% White, 11% Two or more races, 9% Hispanic, 3% African American.

Is Riverside Middle School a good school?

Riverside Middle School ranks 215^th of 362 Kansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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