Riverside Junior High School serves 183 students in grades 7-9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 70-74% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 76%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 73%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Arkansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Arkansas state average of 41% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
183 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
76%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
73%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
3%
14%
Black
n/a
19%
White
97%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 76% AR state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 73% AR state average).
How many students attend Riverside Junior High School?
183 students attend Riverside Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Riverside Junior High School students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Junior High School?
Riverside Junior High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside Junior High School offer ?
Riverside Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Riverside Junior High School part of?
Riverside Junior High School is part of Riverside School District.
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