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Riverside Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 1017 students

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4 stars

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Posted March 10, 2013

We relocated to the area this school year. The school has been very good for my 8th grader. Academically the teachers are "tough" but not overly so. My son was used to a somewhat lax atmosphere and this year he is actually studying. My son has not had any problems making friends. District is well organized academically.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 17, 2012

Terrible school. They all have liberal views and the first year principal will not address your concerns cause he is to busy and on his power trip ?
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 8, 2008

Having the teacher's grade book availble via the parent's portal is great. I can keep up with my student's grades weekly and don't have to wait for a progress report to become aware of missed assignments. Email updates from the teachers make me feel that I'm aware of my student's progress.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 6, 2008

Although the school has a dress code, I don't see the admin and teachers enforcing it. There are girls wearing embarrasingly short skirts and low-cut blouses. Despite the excellence in the academics, it is unacceptable for students to dress inappropriately.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2008

This school is great. My daughter loves her first yar of middle school!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 1, 2008

I am a student at riverside and this is an awsome school. We have the best teachers ever and I made friends easily. We have great disipline practices and bullies are not tollerated. The best pact scores are located in are school. If you have good grades you get in the classes you should be in, and if you are having trouble you get help. I love this school its amazing.
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 24, 2007

Most teachers at this school are great. There are a few exceptions where teachers do not reach the needs of their students and don't seem to care.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 10, 2006

This is one of the best middle schools in the state, based on test scores. Discipline is excellent and teachers are certainly well qualified. The only downside is the social 'scene' at Riverside. If you expect your child to make friends, good luck! Students are rude, unfriendly, and sometimes snobbish. Your child will be educated well, but will quickly lose self-esteem and happiness--trust me.
—Submitted by a former student


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.

About these ratings

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.
English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

353 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 74% in 2012.

353 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

178 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
66%

2009

 
 
77%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 78% in 2012.

176 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
89%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
87%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 72% in 2010.

337 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
83%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 71% in 2012.

348 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

348 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
79%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

347 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
85%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
76%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 69% in 2012.

348 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
73%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

328 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
84%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

The state average for English/Language Arts was 70% in 2012.

343 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
83%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

343 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
76%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

171 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
82%
Social Studies

The state average for Social Studies was 71% in 2012.

172 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
90%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
85%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

343 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
85%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
87%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students88%
Female88%
Male87%
African-American55%
Asian96%
Hispanic80%
Multiracial100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled36%
Not disabled93%
English language learners82%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%

Math

All Students88%
Female89%
Male87%
African-American58%
Asian100%
Hispanic86%
Multiracial100%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals92%
Disabled27%
Not disabled94%
English language learners86%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant88%

Science

All Students80%
Female78%
Male82%
African-American40%
Asiann/a
Hispanic60%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Subsidized meals66%
Full-pay meals84%
Disabled47%
Not disabled84%
English language learners63%
Proficient in English82%
Non-migrant80%

Social Studies

All Students89%
Female87%
Male93%
African-American59%
Asian100%
Hispanic85%
Multiracialn/a
White92%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabled41%
Not disabled94%
English language learners92%
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant89%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students87%
Female85%
Male89%
African-American61%
Asian88%
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White91%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled36%
Not disabled92%
English language learners77%
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant87%

Math

All Students83%
Female79%
Male86%
African-American42%
Asian88%
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals61%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled16%
Not disabled89%
English language learners73%
Proficient in English83%
Non-migrant83%

Science

All Students85%
Female82%
Male87%
African-American61%
Asian81%
Hispanic78%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White89%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals88%
Disabled37%
Not disabled89%
English language learners79%
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant85%

Social Studies

All Students86%
Female82%
Male90%
African-American58%
Asian88%
Hispanic82%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled39%
Not disabled90%
English language learners83%
Proficient in English86%
Non-migrant86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

English/Language Arts

All Students83%
Female88%
Male79%
African-American68%
Asian90%
Hispanic66%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals69%
Full-pay meals86%
Disabled29%
Not disabled87%
English language learners64%
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant83%

Math

All Students90%
Female94%
Male87%
African-American81%
Asian95%
Hispanic80%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White93%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals94%
Disabled38%
Not disabled94%
English language learners84%
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant90%

Science

All Students90%
Female91%
Male88%
African-American79%
Asiann/a
Hispanic68%
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Subsidized meals74%
Full-pay meals93%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled92%
English language learners70%
Proficient in English91%
Non-migrant90%

Social Studies

All Students90%
Female89%
Male90%
African-American78%
Asian91%
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Subsidized meals70%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled60%
Not disabled92%
English language learners67%
Proficient in English92%
Non-migrant90%

Writing

All Students86%
Female91%
Male83%
African-American78%
Asian84%
Hispanic69%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White90%
Subsidized meals72%
Full-pay meals90%
Disabled38%
Not disabled90%
English language learners50%
Proficient in English89%
Non-migrant86%
Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the Palmetto Assessment of State Standards (PASS) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in writing, English/Language Arts, Math, Social Studies and Science. The PASS is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

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

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 82% in 2012.

131 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 76% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a
English I

The state average for English I was 74% in 2012.

50 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Physical Science

The state average for Physical Science was 60% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
U.S. History and Government

The state average for U.S. History and Government was 53% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
n/a

2010

 
 
n/a

2009

 
 
n/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African-American100%
Asian100%
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled100%
English language learners100%
Proficient in English100%

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a

English I

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled100%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English100%

U.S. History and Government

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
Whiten/a
Subsidized mealsn/a
Full-pay mealsn/a
Disabledn/a
Not disabledn/a
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in Englishn/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % C, B, A

About the tests


In 2011-2012 South Carolina used the End-of-Course Examination Program (EOCEP) to test middle and high school sutdents in algebra 1, biology 1, English 1, and US history and government. The EOCEP provides tests in high school core courses and for courses taken in middle school for high school credit.The EOCEP is a standards-based test program, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of South Carolina. The goal is for all students to score a C or above.

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

See South Carolina's state standards

Source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 69% 53%
Black 13% 39%
Hispanic 11% 5%
Asian/Pacific Islander 6% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 19%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 18N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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615 Hammett Bridge Rd
Greer, SC 29650
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Phone: (864) 355-7900

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