Riverside Middle School

7615 Mimosa Ave
El Paso, TX 79915
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 726 students in grades 6-8, Riverside Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Texas state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Riverside Middle School's student population of 726 students has grown by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
726 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverside Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Middle School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#5852 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverside Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
41%
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 Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
51%
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 Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30%
46%
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 Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverside Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
99%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
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26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riverside Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverside Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
57%
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 Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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 Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside Middle School's ranking?
Riverside Middle School is ranked #5852 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
726 students attend Riverside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Riverside Middle School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Ysleta Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Riverside Middle School located?
Riverside Middle School is located in the Mission Valley neighborhood of El Paso, TX. There are 40 other public schools located in Mission Valley.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 726 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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