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#1642 of 3,192 schools in MI
Riverside Middle School
Middle School · Crestwood School District · Dearborn Heights, MI
A Crestwood School District middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
25900 WEST WARREN ST, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
- Math 20% vs MI 32% (2022)
- Reading 41% vs MI 45% (2022)
- 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside Middle School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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 36 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,707/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dearborn Heights), 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
$63,084
Median home value
$217,000
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
72.8%
Poverty rate
19.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Star International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 1,643 | Compare → |
| Universal Learning AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 754 | Compare → |
| Caroline Education Community International PsaPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 1,244 | Compare → |
| Cooper Upper Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 5–6 | 1.6 mi | 646 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Crestwood School District
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 5
- District spending per student
- $16,344NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 33.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside Middle School is listed in Crestwood School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Middle School
Riverside Middle School is a public middle school in Dearborn Heights, MI, part of Crestwood School District, serving approximately 1,163 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,642 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Middle School
What grades does Riverside Middle School serve?
Riverside Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,163 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School is 17.6:1. 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 MI?
Riverside Middle School ranks #1,642 of 3,192 schools in MI.
What is Riverside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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?
80.7% 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,163
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Wayne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.8%
- Phone
- (313) 274-6792
- Area population (ZIP 48127)
- 39,943
- Area average commute
- 23.3 min
- Area median age
- 34.7
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 48127; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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