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#1240 of 1,815 schools in CO
Riverside School
Middle School · Garfield School District No. Re-2 · New Castle, CO
A Garfield School District No. Re-2 middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
215 ALDER AVENUE, New Castle, CO 81647
- Math 22% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 42% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (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 35 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
28.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Riverside 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Castle), 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
$80,139
Median home value
$470,000
Median rent
$1,581/mo
College educated
31.5%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81647; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Classical AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Rifle Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 586 | 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.
Garfield School District No. Re-2
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #2 of 10
- District spending per student
- $13,874NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside School is listed in Garfield School District No. Re-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside School
Riverside School is a public middle school in New Castle, CO, part of Garfield School District No. Re-2, serving approximately 440 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,240 of 1,815 schools in CO.
State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside School
What grades does Riverside School serve?
Riverside School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Riverside School?
Riverside School has an enrollment of approximately 440 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside School is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside School rank in CO?
Riverside School ranks #1,240 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Riverside School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Riverside School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside School has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riverside School a charter school?
No, Riverside School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside School a Title I school?
No, Riverside School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside School?
28.4% of students at Riverside 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 440
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Garfield County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.7%
- Phone
- (970) 665-7800
- Area population (ZIP 81647)
- 7,037
- Area average commute
- 36.1 min
- Area median age
- 38.7
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 CMAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · 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 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 81647; 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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