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#468 of 719 schools in ID
River City Middle School
Middle School · Post Falls District · Post Falls, ID
A Post Falls District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
PO BOX 40, Post Falls, ID 83877
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River City Middle School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. ID average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 39 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 48% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from ID state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River City Middle 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 57Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated796/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Post Falls Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 766 | Compare → |
| Genesis Prep AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.8private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 502 | Compare → |
| Genesis Preparatory AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 516 | Compare → |
| Elevate Academy NorthCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | 6–11 | 2.9 mi | 282 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Post Falls District
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $9,401NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
River City Middle School is listed in POST FALLS DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River City Middle School
River City Middle School is a public middle school in Post Falls, ID, part of Post Falls District, serving approximately 599 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #468 of 719 schools in ID. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River City Middle School
What grades does River City Middle School serve?
River City Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend River City Middle School?
River City Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River City Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at River City Middle School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River City Middle School rank in ID?
River City Middle School ranks #468 of 719 schools in ID.
What is River City Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
River City Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 River City Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River City Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is River City Middle School a charter school?
No, River City Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is River City Middle School a Title I school?
No, River City Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River City Middle School?
27.5% of students at River City Middle 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
- 599
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Kootenai County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.0%
- Phone
- (208) 457-0933
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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