Riverside Middle School

710 Harding Avenue
Wathena, KS 66090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 152 students in grades 6-8, Riverside Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverside Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Riverside Middle School's student population of 152 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
152 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverside Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#611 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverside Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Riverside Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kansas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverside Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Riverside Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Hispanic
8%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
77%
61%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Riverside Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kansas.
0.39
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kansas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside Middle School's ranking?
Riverside Middle School is ranked #611 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
152 students attend Riverside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Riverside Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside Middle School offer ?
Riverside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Riverside Middle School part of?
Riverside Middle School is part of Riverside School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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