Greenville Middle Academy vs. Riverside Middle School
Should you attend Greenville Middle Academy or Riverside Middle 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
Top Rankings
Greenville Middle Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Riverside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 750 students in grades 6-8, Greenville Middle Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Serving 1,048 students in grades 6-8, Riverside Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 53% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
750 students
1,048 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
69 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#458 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#223 out of 1154 schools in SC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
60%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
252
352
Grade 7 Students
251
329
Grade 8 Students
247
367
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
13%
% Hispanic
19%
14%
% Black
27%
13%
% White
48%
56%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
