Excellent
#301 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 17% in state
Riverside Junior High
Middle School · Hamilton Southeastern Schools · Fishers, IN
A Hamilton Southeastern Schools middle school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10910 Eller Rd, Fishers, IN 46038
- Math 64% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 63% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside Junior High score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 33 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated732/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fishers), 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
$105,092
Median home value
$301,600
Median rent
$1,489/mo
College educated
60.2%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
4.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dynamic Minds AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Highlands Latin SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 166 | 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.
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.
Hamilton Southeastern Schools
- Schools in district
- 22
- Rank in district
- #13 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,362NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside Junior High is listed in Hamilton Southeastern Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Junior High
Riverside Junior High is a public middle school in Fishers, IN, part of Hamilton Southeastern Schools, serving approximately 844 students in grades 7th-8th with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #301 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Junior High
What grades does Riverside Junior High serve?
Riverside Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Riverside Junior High?
Riverside Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 844 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Junior High is 15.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Junior High rank in IN?
Riverside Junior High ranks #301 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Riverside Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Junior High has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riverside Junior High a charter school?
No, Riverside Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Junior High a Title I school?
No, Riverside Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Junior High?
22.9% of students at Riverside Junior High 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
- 844
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.7%
- Phone
- (317) 915-4280
- Area population (ZIP 46038)
- 43,245
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. 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 46038; 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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