Gerald W Kirn Middle School vs. Riverside Middle/senior High School
Should you attend Gerald W Kirn Middle School or Riverside Middle/senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 914 students in grades 6-8, Gerald W Kirn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 347 students in grades 6-12, Riverside Middle/senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is equal to the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-12
Total Students
914 students
347 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
22 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#890 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#646 out of 1233 schools in IA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
73%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
65-69%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥80%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
297
47
Grade 7 Students
293
59
Grade 8 Students
324
56
Grade 9 Students
-
51
Grade 10 Students
-
52
Grade 11 Students
-
38
Grade 12 Students
-
44
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
13%
9%
% Black
4%
n/a
% White
77%
88%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.39
0.22
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
