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Riverside Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 423 students

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4 stars

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Posted January 11, 2013

This School Is AWESOME!!! The Teachers Love and Respect each and every student. They do their very best to help us.


Posted January 4, 2010

My daughter is attending 8th grade at Riverside. She has attended a private Christian school the last 7 years. I am very pleased with this school and the teachers. My daughter loves the school and is in all honors classes. I am very pleased with this school and give it a 5 on the scale. You will be very happy you allowed your child to attend such a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 22, 2009

I would say that this school because they have great teachers and great courses
—Submitted by a student


Posted November 22, 2008

I have had 3 kids to attend Riverside Middle in Pendleton, SC. I give the school a 5 star rating or 10 on a scale of 10. The teachers are excellent and the principal is very involved in the students' progress. Excellent preparation for high school. My son was accepted into Clemson with scholarships and my daughter received a full scholarship to Furman University. All in all a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 10, 2008

I have had two kids at this school so I have been involved here for several years. It is an outstanding school by any measure.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 27, 2008

It is a middle school, need I say more. Kids are cruel. My son is learning disabled and at this school I do not see him going anywhere. He is being teased a lot and the Staff seem to think that he is doing it to himself. He has so much stress from school that he makes himself sick trying not to go. All the awards they have won are based on test scores and I sincerely believe that if it weren't for our district elementary schools providing the basis for these students, Riverside would not have scored as well as it did.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted January 28, 2008

My daughter is a seventh grade student at Riverside Middle School. I have been extremely satisfied with the challenges in the classroom. The efforts of the school to reward student achievement, student behavior and student effort far exceed any other school I have experience with as a student, teacher or parent. Recent awards at Riverside are well earned and include 2006 Palmetto's Finest Visit 2006 Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School Of Excellence 2005 - 2006 Palmetto Silver Award Winner 2006 - 2007 Palmetto Silver Award Winner
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 3, 2006

Well I am a student and I love this school. Academics are great and the teachers are really friendly. Teachers keep in touch with parents and make sure you know what your child is doing. The principal is great and we just won the blue ribbon award.
—Submitted by a 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 71% in 2012.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
79%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 72% in 2012.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
72%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
74%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
79%
Social Studies

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

222 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
62%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 70% in 2010.

208 students were tested at this school in 2010.

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%
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.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

192 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
72%
Science

The state average for Science was 75% in 2012.

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
74%
Social Studies

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

96 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
75%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 74% in 2012.

187 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
80%

2009

 
 
71%
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 Students80%
Female82%
Male78%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White84%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled29%
Not disabled87%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English80%
Non-migrant80%

Math

All Students72%
Female73%
Male71%
African-American53%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White76%
Subsidized meals65%
Full-pay meals81%
Disabled32%
Not disabled77%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English72%
Non-migrant72%

Science

All Students84%
Female87%
Male82%
African-American81%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White86%
Subsidized meals81%
Full-pay meals89%
Disabled50%
Not disabled89%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant84%

Social Studies

All Students77%
Female76%
Male79%
African-American64%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White82%
Subsidized meals71%
Full-pay meals87%
Disabled43%
Not disabled83%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English78%
Non-migrant77%
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 Students79%
Female84%
Male74%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White87%
Subsidized meals67%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled36%
Not disabled85%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English81%
Non-migrant79%

Math

All Students77%
Female76%
Male77%
African-American56%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracial70%
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White83%
Subsidized meals59%
Full-pay meals96%
Disabled24%
Not disabled84%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English79%
Non-migrant77%

Science

All Students82%
Female80%
Male84%
African-American67%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White88%
Subsidized meals75%
Full-pay meals91%
Disabled18%
Not disabled91%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English84%
Non-migrant82%

Social Studies

All Students87%
Female84%
Male89%
African-American75%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White94%
Subsidized meals76%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabled57%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English88%
Non-migrant87%

Writing

All Students84%
Female87%
Male80%
African-American70%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White88%
Subsidized meals73%
Full-pay meals95%
Disabled31%
Not disabled92%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English85%
Non-migrant84%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
98%
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.

72 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
99%

2010

 
 
99%

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-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White100%
Subsidized meals100%
Full-pay meals100%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled100%
English language learnersn/a
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 Students97%
Female98%
Male97%
African-Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Subsidized meals95%
Full-pay meals98%
Disabledn/a
Not disabled97%
English language learnersn/a
Proficient in English97%

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 77% 53%
Black 19% 39%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students participating in free or reduced-price lunch program 45%N/A52%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A16
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Awards

Academic awards received in the past 3 years
  • National Blue Ribbon Lighthouse Award (2007)
  • Palmetto Silver (2007)
  • Palmetto Silver (2006)

Special education / special needs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
School leaders can update this information here.

School basics

School start time
  • 8:00am
School end time
  • 3:15pm
School Leader's name
  • Kevin Black
Fax number
  • (864) 646-8025

Programs

Specialized programs for specific types of special education students
  • Specific learning disabilities
  • Speech and language impairments
School leaders can update this information here.

Sports

Boys sports
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • Wrestling
Girls sports
  • Basketball
  • Cheerleading
  • Cross country
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Arts & music

Visual arts
  • Painting
Music
  • Band
  • Choir / Chorus
School leaders can update this information here.

School culture

Dress Code
  • Dress code
School leaders can update this information here.

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458 Riverside St
Pendleton, SC 29670
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Phone: (864) 403-2200

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