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Riverside Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 581 students

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Posted March 21, 2007

I am very pleased with the quality of the academic programs as well as the availability of music programs, sports, and other activities. My child has expressed the fact that the teachers do make learning fun. They are in a safe, friendly, and supportive environment. If they need help all they need to do is ask. Many of the teachers stay after school to assist the students when extra help is needed. I am a very involved parent and it would be a shame to see such a wonderful learning environment closed due to budget constraints.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 12, 2005

Very good school with great atheletic environment! my child has always come home with a smile on her face and good news about what happened in school that day ! if your child goes there i hope i could say the same for you .. It is a blast knowing that my child is in a safe environment
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
64%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
61%

2008

 
 
68%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 73% in 2012.

201 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
75%

2008

 
 
64%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
50%

2011

 
 
53%

2010

 
 
59%

2009

 
 
59%

2008

 
 
51%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 72% in 2012.

183 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
70%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

The state average for Math was 58% in 2012.

199 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
62%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
55%

2008

 
 
57%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

199 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
69%

2008

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 27% in 2012.

200 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
30%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 59% in 2012.

198 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
54%

2008

 
 
52%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students64%
Female64%
Male66%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino55%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students54%
Not economically disadvantaged students74%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities73%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant64%

Reading

All Students66%
Female71%
Male61%
Black or African American71%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino45%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students58%
Not economically disadvantaged students73%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities12%
Students without disabilities74%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students50%
Female56%
Male44%
Black or African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino57%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)55%
Economically disadvantaged students31%
Not economically disadvantaged students67%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities10%
Students without disabilities62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English50%
Non-migrant50%

Reading

All Students69%
Female74%
Male64%
Black or African American65%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino64%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)72%
Economically disadvantaged students57%
Not economically disadvantaged students80%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities30%
Students without disabilities80%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English69%
Non-migrant69%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Math

All Students67%
Female67%
Male67%
Black or African American41%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)71%
Economically disadvantaged students60%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities9%
Students without disabilities77%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English67%
Non-migrant67%

Reading

All Students83%
Female84%
Male82%
Black or African American59%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)86%
Economically disadvantaged students82%
Not economically disadvantaged students83%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities28%
Students without disabilities93%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%

Science

All Students30%
Female20%
Male40%
Black or African American12%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latino0%
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)33%
Economically disadvantaged students15%
Not economically disadvantaged students39%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities0%
Students without disabilities35%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English30%
Non-migrant30%

Writing

All Students66%
Female70%
Male62%
Black or African American63%
Asiann/a
Hispanic or Latinon/a
Multiracialn/a
White (non-Hispanic)67%
Economically disadvantaged students59%
Not economically disadvantaged students72%
Title In/a
Students with disabilities3%
Students without disabilities78%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Proficient in English66%
Non-migrant66%
Scale: % at or above proficient

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Rhode Island used the New England Common Assessment Program (NECAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in reading and math, in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing, and in grades 4, 8 and 11 in science. The NECAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Rhode Island. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Rhode Island Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Rhode Island's state standards

Source: Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 88% 69%
Black 7% 9%
Hispanic 3% 19%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander 0% 3%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 27%N/A40%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 9N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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179 Forbes St
Riverside, RI 02915
Phone: (401) 433-6230

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