Riverside Middle

Summary:

Riverside Middle is a public middle school in Pendleton, South Carolina, serving 426 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the highly-ranked Anderson 04 school district, which is rated 4 out of 75 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverside Middle consistently outperforms state and district averages in academic assessments, with 97.37% of students proficient or better in EOCEP/Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2, compared to 86.15% for the Anderson 04 district and 72.5% for the state. The school also excels in supporting diverse student subgroups, earning high ratings for female students, African American students, low-income students, and students with disabilities. Riverside Middle's diverse student population, with 71.13% White, 14.55% African American, and 6.57% Hispanic students, is higher than many nearby schools.

Riverside Middle's consistent 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and high spending per student of $13,280 suggest that the school's resources and support contribute to its academic success. When compared to nearby middle schools like Youth Leadership Academy, Richard H. Gettys Middle, and Wren Middle, Riverside Middle consistently outperforms them in key academic measures, making it a standout institution in the region.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 458 Riverside Street
       Pendleton, SC  29670


(864) 403-2200

District: Anderson 04

SchoolDigger Rank:
38th of 325 South Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,280 Help


Students who attend Riverside Middle usually attend:

High:    Pendleton High

Feeder schools for Riverside Middle:

Elementary:    La France Elementary
    Mt. Lebanon Elementary
    Pendleton Elementary
    Townville Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  426

Racial breakdown:

White:
71.1%
African American:
14.6%
Two or more races:
7.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.7% Help


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Compare Details Riverside Middle ranks better than 88.3% of middle schools in South Carolina. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 87.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Middle is $13,280.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Middle 38th of 325 South Carolina public middle schools. (See Riverside Middle in the ranking list.)

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Anderson 04:

SchoolDigger ranks Anderson 04 4th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverside Middle

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Rank History for all students at Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 62.64 91st 225 59.6%
2004 58.32 106th 230 53.9%
2005 74.92 58th 230 74.8%
2006 80.87 38th 231 83.5%
2007 75.14 53rd 236 77.5%
2008 70.44 69th 244 71.7%
2009 70.26 76th 249 69.5%
2010 80.89 39th 261 85.1%
2011 82.99 30th 269 88.8%
2012 76.64 52nd 271 80.8%
2013 77.30 48th 276 82.6%
2014 78.93 48th 291 83.5%
2015 69.89 71st 301 76.4%
2016 71.92 67th 303 77.9%
2017 82.96 43rd 317 86.4%
2018 81.66 44th 303 85.5%
2019 86.92 36th 315 88.6%
2021 83.49 46th 311 85.2%
2022 80.94 53rd 310 82.9%
2023 86.03 40th 325 87.7%
2024 87.54 38th 325 88.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.00 21st 280 92.5%
2019 92.96 19th 289 93.4%
2021 87.34 27th 288 90.6%
2022 82.05 40th 300 86.7%
2023 86.80 29th 313 90.7%
2024 81.94 36th 307 88.3%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.17 55th 281 80.4%
2019 86.88 34th 296 88.5%
2021 76.90 53rd 279 81.0%
2022 84.00 42nd 290 85.5%
2023 87.31 34th 299 88.6%
2024 92.00 20th 294 93.2%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.73 61st 194 68.6%
2019 53.56 69th 195 64.6%
2021 93.21 5th 164 97.0%
2022 62.45 49th 183 73.2%
2023 92.22 4th 187 97.9%
2024 80.45 15th 177 91.5%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.88 4th 179 97.8%
2022 57.78 93rd 182 48.9%
2023 72.58 48th 185 74.1%
2024 81.79 3rd 183 98.4%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Gifted and Talented Students!

Rank History for Male students at Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.30 35th 284 87.7%
2019 86.57 34th 296 88.5%
2021 86.39 33rd 279 88.2%
2022 77.36 60th 292 79.5%
2023 82.10 49th 303 83.8%
2024 79.42 53rd 294 82.0%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.18 29th 237 87.8%
2019 82.55 23rd 252 90.9%
2021 70.59 36th 235 84.7%
2022 70.66 41st 249 83.5%
2023 71.28 45th 253 82.2%
2024 83.35 18th 248 92.7%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.71 85th 250 66.0%
2019 76.27 58th 258 77.5%
2021 73.55 57th 244 76.6%
2022 68.14 76th 249 69.5%
2023 75.49 55th 260 78.8%
2024 76.04 57th 255 77.6%
See the entire list of Best South Carolina Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: South Carolina 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.

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Data source: South Carolina State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Riverside Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 232 90 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 324
1989 238 98 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 337
1990 242 86 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 328
1991 238 94 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1992 262 130 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 392
1993 274 113 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 387
1994 273 106 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1995 261 85 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1996 261 85 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 349
1997 275 97 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 375
1998 421 126 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1999 437 140 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2000 430 127 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 563
2001 455 145 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 603
2002 505 157 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2003 505 157 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 664
2004 486 150 1 2 3 n/a n/a 2 644
2005 491 153 0 4 1 n/a n/a 1 650
2006 512 136 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 655
2007 495 144 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 653
2008 336 90 6 9 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2009 339 84 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2010 342 85 6 8 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2011 320 73 7 9 0 1 13 0 423
2012 325 67 6 8 0 1 13 0 420
2013 370 77 4 7 0 1 16 0 475
2014 356 71 5 11 1 1 23 0 468
2015 329 66 5 15 0 3 22 0 440
2016 344 66 4 10 0 2 18 0 444
2017 378 53 4 13 0 1 13 0 462
2018 334 47 3 10 0 0 16 0 410
2019 326 61 5 9 0 0 21 0 422
2020 350 70 5 14 0 0 21 0 460
2021 332 77 4 16 0 0 21 0 450
2022 332 70 5 28 1 0 27 0 463
2023 303 62 1 28 2 0 30 0 426

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 17.3 18.7 n/a
1989 337 17.5 19.2 n/a
1990 328 18.8 17.4 n/a
1991 332 18.1 18.3 31
1992 392 21.6 18.1 29.1
1993 387 21.0 18.4 30.2
1994 380 21.5 17.7 33.7
1995 349 22.8 15.3 28.7
1996 349 22.8 15.3 28.7
1997 375 22.0 17.0 27.7
1998 550 39.9 13.8 29.3
1999 582 37.4 15.6 36.1
2000 563 39.8 14.1 40.7
2001 603 40.8 14.8 38.3
2002 664 41.0 16.2 43.2
2003 664 41.0 16.2 43.2
2004 644 44.0 14.6 45.2
2005 650 40.0 16.3 45.5
2006 655 42.0 15.6 43.5
2007 653 56.3 11.6 45
2008 441 34.2 12.9 43.8
2009 441 34.2 12.9 44.9
2010 441 34.2 12.8 48.1
2011 423 33.7 12.5 51.1
2012 420 30.0 14.0 54.8
2013 475 33.0 14.3 55.2
2014 468 32.0 14.6 53.2
2015 440 28.0 15.7 50
2016 444 29.0 15.3 50.7
2017 462 30.0 15.4 47.4
2018 410 29.8 13.7 44.6
2019 422 30.7 13.7 50.5
2020 460 31.8 14.4 48
2021 450 31.8 14.1 54.2
2022 463 33.0 14.0 54
2023 426 32.8 12.9 62.7

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 324 17.3 18.7 n/a
1989 337 17.5 19.2 n/a
1990 328 18.8 17.4 n/a
1991 332 18.1 18.3 31
1992 392 21.6 18.1 29.1
1993 387 21.0 18.4 30.2
1994 380 21.5 17.7 33.7
1995 349 22.8 15.3 28.7
1996 349 22.8 15.3 28.7
1997 375 22.0 17.0 27.7
1998 550 39.9 13.8 29.3
1999 582 37.4 15.6 36.1
2000 563 39.8 14.1 40.7
2001 603 40.8 14.8 38.3
2002 664 41.0 16.2 43.2
2003 664 41.0 16.2 43.2
2004 644 44.0 14.6 45.2
2005 650 40.0 16.3 45.5
2006 655 42.0 15.6 43.5
2007 653 56.3 11.6 45
2008 441 34.2 12.9 43.8
2009 441 34.2 12.9 44.9
2010 441 34.2 12.8 48.1
2011 423 33.7 12.5 51.1
2012 420 30.0 14.0 54.8
2013 475 33.0 14.3 55.2
2014 468 32.0 14.6 53.2
2015 440 28.0 15.7 50
2016 444 29.0 15.3 50.7
2017 462 30.0 15.4 47.4
2018 410 29.8 13.7 44.6
2019 422 30.7 13.7 50.5
2020 460 31.8 14.4 48
2021 450 31.8 14.1 54.2
2022 463 33.0 14.0 54
2023 426 32.8 12.9 62.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverside Middle

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $38 (0.3%) $17 (0.1%) $55 (0.5%) $9,891 (81.8%) $2,140 (17.7%) $12,030 (99.5%) $12,085
2020 $186 (1.6%) $579 (4.9%) $765 (6.5%) $8,964 (76.2%) $2,030 (17.3%) $10,994 (93.5%) $11,759
2021 $254 (2.3%) $542 (4.9%) $796 (7.2%) $8,725 (78.6%) $1,581 (14.2%) $10,306 (92.8%) $11,102
2022 $462 (3.6%) $954 (7.5%) $1,416 (11.2%) $9,244 (72.8%) $2,038 (16.1%) $11,282 (88.9%) $12,697
2023 $680 (5.1%) $1,290 (9.7%) $1,970 (14.8%) $9,450 (71.2%) $1,860 (14.0%) $11,310 (85.2%) $13,280

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside 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 36th of 315 Middle schoolsRanks 40th of 325 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Middle)59.168.8
 9.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 04)59.168.8
 9.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)4450.1
 6.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Middle)56.852.2
 4.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 04)56.852.2
 4.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)35.331
 4.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverside Middle)67.565.5
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Anderson 04)67.565.5
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)44.553.1
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Middle)47.544.6
 2.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Anderson 04)47.544.6
 2.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)36.631.6
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Riverside Middle)10097.3
 2.7%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (Anderson 04)73.888.2
 14.4%
   End of Course Algebra 1/Mathematics for the Technologies 2 (South Carolina)68.668.3
 0.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students422426
 0.9%
African American6162
 1.6%
American Indian02
Asian51
 80%
Hispanic928
 211.1%
Pacific Islander00
White326303
 7.1%
Two or More Races2130
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients50.5%62.7%
 12.2%


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

Riverside Middle ranks 38th of 325 South Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Riverside Middle are 71% White, 15% African American, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 426 students attended Riverside Middle.


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