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#591 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 46% in state
Riverside Middle School
Middle School · Riverside · Wathena, KS
A middle school in Wathena, KS serving grades 6th – 8th.
PO Box 38, Wathena, KS 66090
- Math 37% proficient (2025)
- Reading 38% proficient (2025)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2010–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2020, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
* 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 KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$84,103
Median home value
$130,800
Median rent
$817/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 66090; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside Virtual High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.0 mi | 7 | 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.
Riverside
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,988NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside Middle School is listed in Riverside; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Middle School
Riverside Middle School is a public middle school in Wathena, KS, part of Riverside, serving approximately 152 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #591 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Middle School
What grades does Riverside Middle School serve?
Riverside Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 152 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Middle School rank in KS?
Riverside Middle School ranks #591 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Riverside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Riverside Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Middle School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Riverside Middle School a charter school?
No, Riverside Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Middle School a Title I school?
No, Riverside Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Middle School?
53.9% of students at Riverside 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
- 152
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- Doniphan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.8%
- Phone
- (785) 989-4425
- Area population (ZIP 66090)
- 2,513
- Area median age
- 46.2
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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. 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 66090; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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