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#533 of 967 schools in NE
Riverside Middle School
Middle School · Riverside Public Schools · Spalding, NE
A middle school in Spalding, NE where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
124 S ASH PO BOX 220, Spalding, NE 68665
- Math 65% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside Middle School score 64% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NE average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2014–2022), then recovered 20 points since 2019, reaching 65% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* 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 NE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.3%
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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,917
Median home value
$108,700
Median rent
$629/mo
College educated
22.7%
Homeownership
91.7%
Poverty rate
3.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 68665; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spalding AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 64 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Riverside Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $22,814NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside Middle School is listed in RIVERSIDE PUBLIC SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Middle School
Riverside Middle School is a public middle school in Spalding, NE, part of Riverside Public Schools, serving approximately 49 students in grades 6th-8th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #533 of 967 schools in NE. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
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 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School is 12.2:1. 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 NE?
Riverside Middle School ranks #533 of 967 schools in NE.
What is Riverside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
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?
63.3% 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
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Greeley County
- Phone
- (308) 497-2431
- Area population (ZIP 68665)
- 767
- Area median age
- 49.9
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 68665; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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