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#679 of 1,036 schools in AR
Riverview Junior High School
Middle School · Riverview School District · Searcy, AR
A middle school in Searcy, AR where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
820 RAIDER DR, Searcy, AR 72143
- Math 25% vs AR 40% (2025)
- Reading 22% vs AR 33% (2025)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverview Junior High School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 ATLAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AR average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 48 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from AR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverview Junior High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,675/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Searcy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,522
Median home value
$176,900
Median rent
$851/mo
College educated
27%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
18%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 72143; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosspointe PreparatoryPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 106 | Compare → |
| Harding AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 554 | Compare → |
| Ahlf Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 7–8 | 2.9 mi | 618 | Compare → |
| Sunshine SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 3.7 mi | 31 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Riverview School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,484NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverview Junior High School is listed in RIVERVIEW SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverview Junior High School
Riverview Junior High School is a public middle school in Searcy, AR, part of Riverview School District, serving approximately 195 students in grades 7th-8th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #679 of 1,036 schools in AR. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverview Junior High School
What grades does Riverview Junior High School serve?
Riverview Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Riverview Junior High School?
Riverview Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 195 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Junior High School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverview Junior High School rank in AR?
Riverview Junior High School ranks #679 of 1,036 schools in AR.
What is Riverview Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverview Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Riverview Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverview Junior High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riverview Junior High School a charter school?
No, Riverview Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverview Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Riverview Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverview Junior High School?
77.9% of students at Riverview Junior High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 195
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- White County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.4%
- Phone
- (501) 279-7111
- Area population (ZIP 72143)
- 35,523
- Area average commute
- 19.4 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ATLAS · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ATLAS. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 72143; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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