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Riverton Middle School

Middle School · Riverton Cusd 14 · Riverton, IL

A Riverton Cusd 14 middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1014 E Lincoln St, Riverton, IL 62561

  • Math 10% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.5Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-6.07 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.8Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency19% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile29th
Resources & Environment6.1Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.8:1
District spending per student$14,945
Chronic Absenteeism24%

Students at Riverton Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency10%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 27% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
84%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
73%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
76%
2012
Math
58%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
55%
2014
Math
24%
ELA
41%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
14%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
14%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
31%
2020*
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
10%
ELA
17%
2022
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (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 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

42.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Riverton 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 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,273/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverton), 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

$78,519

Median home value

$156,400

Median rent

$1,034/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

70.8%

Poverty rate

6.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 62561; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Riverton Cusd 14

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$14,945NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverton Middle School is listed in Riverton CUSD 14; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverton Middle School

Riverton Middle School is a public middle school in Riverton, IL, part of Riverton Cusd 14, serving approximately 359 students in grades 5th-8th with a 12.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #3,214 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverton Middle School

What grades does Riverton Middle School serve?

Riverton Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Riverton Middle School?

Riverton Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 359 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverton Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverton Middle School is 12.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverton Middle School rank in IL?

Riverton Middle School ranks #3,214 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Riverton Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverton Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Riverton Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverton Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Riverton Middle School a charter school?

No, Riverton Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Riverton Middle School a Title I school?

No, Riverton Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverton Middle School?

42.3% of students at Riverton 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
359
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Sangamon County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.0%
Area population (ZIP 62561)
4,927
Area average commute
23.1 min
Area median age
49.7
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 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.
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 62561; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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