Excellent
#161 of 3,192 schools in MI
Top 5% in state
Riverside Intermediate School
Elementary School · Manchester Community Schools · Manchester, MI
A Manchester Community Schools elementary school serving grades 3rd – 6th.
710 E MAIN ST, Manchester, MI 48158
- Math 47% vs MI 35% (2022)
- Reading 50% vs MI 42% (2022)
- 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside Intermediate School score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 48% across the 5-year record (2018–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2018-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2018-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside Intermediate 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average463/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$97,692
Median home value
$298,100
Median rent
$900/mo
College educated
37.6%
Homeownership
88.6%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48158; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Manchester Community Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside Intermediate School is listed in Manchester Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Intermediate School
Riverside Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Manchester, MI, part of Manchester Community Schools, serving approximately 185 students in grades 3rd-6th with a 16.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #161 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Intermediate School
What grades does Riverside Intermediate School serve?
Riverside Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 6th.
How many students attend Riverside Intermediate School?
Riverside Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 185 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Intermediate School is 16.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Intermediate School rank in MI?
Riverside Intermediate School ranks #161 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Riverside Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Intermediate School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2022).
Is Riverside Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Riverside Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Riverside Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Intermediate School?
37.3% of students at Riverside Intermediate 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
- 3rd – 6th
- Enrollment
- 185
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Washtenaw County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.1%
- Phone
- (734) 428-9711
- Area population (ZIP 48158)
- 7,688
- Area average commute
- 32 min
- Area median age
- 49.1
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 · 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.
- 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 48158; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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