Riverside Middle

Summary:

Riverside Middle is a public middle school located in El Paso, Texas, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 726. The school is part of the Ysleta Independent School District, which is ranked 277 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Riverside Middle has a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 98% of students identifying as Hispanic in recent years.

Riverside Middle consistently underperforms compared to the Ysleta Independent School District and the state of Texas in STAAR test scores across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of Riverside Middle students proficient or better in STAAR Reading ranged from 37.1% to 44.18%, compared to 48.55% to 52.74% for the district and 52.08% to 54.45% for the state. The school's performance is particularly low in STAAR Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 16.13% to 43.39%, compared to 16.86% to 50.34% for the district and 31.89% to 40.23% for the state. Riverside Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Texas middle schools, with a ranking between 1,388 and 1,956 out of over 2,000 middle schools in the state over the past several years.

When comparing Riverside Middle to other middle schools in the Ysleta Independent School District, it becomes clear that the school is underperforming relative to its peers. For example, Hanks Middle and Eastwood Middle, which are also part of the Ysleta district, consistently outperform Riverside Middle on STAAR assessments and have higher statewide rankings. The high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and the school's low statewide ranking suggest that Riverside Middle may face significant challenges in terms of resources, staffing, and support for its student population, which likely contribute to the school's academic struggles and achievement gaps.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7615 Mimosa Ave
       El Paso, TX  79915


(915) 434-7300

District: Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1683rd of 2,361 Texas Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,737 Help


Students who attend Riverside Middle usually attend:

High:    Riverside High School

Feeder schools for Riverside Middle:

Elementary:    Ramona Elementary Stem Academy
    Riverside Elementary
    Thomas Manor

Student/teacher ratio:  14.3 Help
Number of students:  704

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
99.1%
African American:
0.4%
White:
0.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  89.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverside Middle ranks worse than 71.3% of middle schools in Texas. It also ranks last among 6 ranked middle schools in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.5. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Riverside Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd). Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.1%), African American (0.4%), White (0.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 89.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverside Middle is 14.3, which is the 2nd best among 6 middle schools in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverside Middle is $10,737, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Ysleta Independent School District (Isd)!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverside Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverside Middle 1683rd of 2361 Texas public middle schools. (See Riverside Middle in the ranking list.)

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Ysleta Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Ysleta Independent School District (Isd) 277th of 968 Texas 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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.64 1054th 1573 33.0%
2005 43.61 1017th 1582 35.7%
2006 31.47 1213th 1585 23.5%
2007 31.03 1343rd 1684 20.2%
2008 31.89 1400th 1718 18.5%
2009 36.98 1330th 1763 24.6%
2010 44.83 1216th 1803 32.6%
2011 35.83 1512th 1895 20.2%
2012 25.20 1614th 1951 17.3%
2013 27.73 1596th 1973 19.1%
2014 22.56 1671st 1987 15.9%
2015 33.52 1488th 2043 27.2%
2016 37.07 1388th 1987 30.1%
2017 27.64 1541st 2027 24.0%
2018 32.65 1448th 2080 30.4%
2019 29.21 1626th 2193 25.9%
2021 19.85 1890th 2252 16.1%
2022 19.09 1956th 2254 13.2%
2023 33.50 1614th 2330 30.7%
2024 31.50 1683rd 2361 28.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.47 810th 1376 41.1%
2019 35.49 956th 1445 33.8%
2021 33.83 1113th 1592 30.1%
2022 27.59 1344th 1643 18.2%
2023 39.39 1020th 1720 40.7%
2024 31.41 1290th 1760 26.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.94 975th 1597 38.9%
2019 48.66 634th 1626 61.0%
2021 47.44 679th 1712 60.3%
2022 44.82 816th 1757 53.6%
2023 64.10 354th 1815 80.5%
2024 50.08 814th 1881 56.7%
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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 TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.98 1253rd 2039 38.5%
2019 34.33 1469th 2073 29.1%
2021 27.07 1740th 2172 19.9%
2022 25.15 1870th 2220 15.8%
2023 41.81 1309th 2251 41.8%
2024 35.09 1516th 2224 31.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.10 1534th 2008 23.6%
2019 23.09 1723rd 2047 15.8%
2021 25.46 1688th 2151 21.5%
2022 20.38 1923rd 2221 13.4%
2023 36.67 1462nd 2241 34.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.50 1306th 1430 8.7%
2019 43.36 1012th 1446 30.0%
2021 22.42 1259th 1501 16.1%
2022 33.75 1170th 1488 21.4%
2023 38.12 1118th 1481 24.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.08 1139th 2008 43.3%
2019 31.49 1540th 2058 25.2%
2021 28.15 1722nd 2118 18.7%
2022 32.52 1589th 2182 27.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.19 1306th 2030 35.7%
2019 34.98 1379th 2069 33.3%
2021 17.45 1916th 2168 11.6%
2022 18.96 1948th 2228 12.6%
2023 31.26 1610th 2245 28.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverside Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.69 1145th 1895 39.6%
2019 34.66 1325th 1935 31.5%
2021 24.68 1684th 2043 17.6%
2022 23.23 1758th 2077 15.4%
2023 40.62 1263rd 2116 40.3%
2024 36.10 1392nd 2108 34.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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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 16 1 2 900 n/a n/a n/a 0 919
1989 16 3 2 923 0 n/a n/a 0 944
1990 16 3 0 928 0 n/a n/a 0 947
1991 17 1 0 911 1 n/a n/a 0 930
1992 23 3 0 852 5 n/a n/a 0 883
1993 17 3 2 831 2 n/a n/a 0 855
1994 15 3 1 898 0 n/a n/a 0 917
1995 12 4 0 864 1 n/a n/a 0 881
1996 12 4 0 864 1 n/a n/a 0 881
1997 8 2 2 808 0 n/a n/a 0 820
1998 14 1 2 787 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1999 14 2 2 721 1 n/a n/a 0 740
2000 8 1 0 699 0 n/a n/a 0 708
2001 4 1 0 684 0 n/a n/a 0 689
2002 12 2 2 711 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2003 12 2 2 711 0 n/a n/a 0 727
2004 10 3 0 725 1 n/a n/a 0 739
2005 11 4 0 719 1 n/a n/a 0 735
2006 8 4 0 711 0 n/a n/a 0 723
2007 7 2 1 683 3 n/a n/a 0 696
2008 8 1 1 644 1 n/a n/a 0 655
2009 7 2 0 633 0 n/a n/a 0 642
2010 7 3 0 666 0 n/a n/a 0 676
2011 1 0 0 647 0 0 0 0 648
2012 0 0 0 648 0 0 0 0 648
2013 3 1 0 640 0 0 0 0 644
2014 5 3 2 599 0 0 0 0 609
2015 9 3 0 589 0 0 0 0 601
2016 5 3 0 607 2 0 1 0 618
2017 4 1 0 556 2 0 1 0 564
2018 4 1 0 520 0 0 0 0 525
2019 5 3 0 503 0 0 0 0 511
2020 5 4 0 551 0 0 0 0 560
2021 3 3 0 559 0 0 0 0 565
2022 2 1 0 516 0 0 0 0 519
2023 3 4 0 718 0 1 0 0 726
2024 2 3 0 698 0 1 0 0 704

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 919 58.0 15.8 n/a
1989 944 n/a n/a n/a
1990 947 29.0 32.6 n/a
1991 930 62.9 14.7 n/a
1992 883 57.6 15.3 68
1993 855 55.0 15.5 76.3
1994 917 23.0 39.9 69.5
1995 881 56.4 15.6 72.5
1996 881 56.4 15.6 72.5
1997 820 56.4 14.5 75.1
1998 804 55.7 14.4 75
1999 740 55.6 13.3 48.6
2000 708 43.9 16.1 51.8
2001 689 44.3 15.6 55.6
2002 727 47.1 15.4 50.8
2003 727 47.1 15.4 50.8
2004 739 47.6 15.5 45.3
2005 735 52.4 14.0 46.1
2006 723 49.2 14.7 52.7
2007 696 49.5 14.1 46.6
2008 655 51.1 12.8 76.5
2009 642 48.6 13.2 72.9
2010 676 50.0 13.5 63.2
2011 648 46.9 13.8 79.5
2012 648 45.6 14.1 81.6
2013 644 45.8 14.0 89.6
2014 609 43.1 14.1 87.7
2015 601 38.0 15.8 88.7
2016 618 38.0 16.2 89.3
2017 564 38.5 14.6 89.2
2018 525 36.6 14.3 90.3
2019 511 37.1 13.7 89.4
2020 560 39.2 14.2 89.6
2021 565 39.8 14.1 92
2022 519 39.3 13.1 91.5
2023 726 54.0 13.4 89.3
2024 704 48.9 14.3 89.6

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 919 58.0 15.8 n/a
1989 944 n/a n/a n/a
1990 947 29.0 32.6 n/a
1991 930 62.9 14.7 n/a
1992 883 57.6 15.3 68
1993 855 55.0 15.5 76.3
1994 917 23.0 39.9 69.5
1995 881 56.4 15.6 72.5
1996 881 56.4 15.6 72.5
1997 820 56.4 14.5 75.1
1998 804 55.7 14.4 75
1999 740 55.6 13.3 48.6
2000 708 43.9 16.1 51.8
2001 689 44.3 15.6 55.6
2002 727 47.1 15.4 50.8
2003 727 47.1 15.4 50.8
2004 739 47.6 15.5 45.3
2005 735 52.4 14.0 46.1
2006 723 49.2 14.7 52.7
2007 696 49.5 14.1 46.6
2008 655 51.1 12.8 76.5
2009 642 48.6 13.2 72.9
2010 676 50.0 13.5 63.2
2011 648 46.9 13.8 79.5
2012 648 45.6 14.1 81.6
2013 644 45.8 14.0 89.6
2014 609 43.1 14.1 87.7
2015 601 38.0 15.8 88.7
2016 618 38.0 16.2 89.3
2017 564 38.5 14.6 89.2
2018 525 36.6 14.3 90.3
2019 511 37.1 13.7 89.4
2020 560 39.2 14.2 89.6
2021 565 39.8 14.1 92
2022 519 39.3 13.1 91.5
2023 726 54.0 13.4 89.3
2024 704 48.9 14.3 89.6

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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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,529 (13.9%) $9,447 (86.1%) $10,976
2020 $1,175 (10.7%) $9,791 (89.3%) $10,966
2021 $1,148 (10.7%) $9,589 (89.3%) $10,737

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverside Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1626th of 2193 Middle schoolsRanks 1614th of 2330 Middle schools
 4.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Reading (Riverside Middle)3440
 6%
   7th Grade Reading (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))4350
 7%
   7th Grade Reading (Texas)4752
 5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Middle)1914
 5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))3223
 9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4135
 6%
8th Grade Reading (Riverside Middle)3448
 14%
   8th Grade Reading (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))4656
 10%
   8th Grade Reading (Texas)5356
 3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Riverside Middle)4450
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))6050
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5544
 11%
8th Grade Science (Riverside Middle)3532
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))4545
   8th Grade Science (Texas)4945
 4%
8th Grade Social Studies (Riverside Middle)2920
 9%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))3128
 3%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Texas)3531
 4%
End of Course Algebra I (Riverside Middle)9389
 4%
   End of Course Algebra I (Ysleta Independent School District (Isd))8462
 22%
   End of Course Algebra I (Texas)6245
 17%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students511726
 42.1%
African American34
 33.3%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic503718
 42.7%
Pacific Islander01
White53
 40%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.4%89.3%
 0.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 704 students attended Riverside Middle.

Riverside Middle ranks 1683rd of 2361 Texas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Riverside Middle are 99% Hispanic.

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


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