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Riverside Middle School

Middle School · Riverside Township School District

112 E WASHINGTON STREET, Riverside, NJ 08075

Enrollment

295

Student-Teacher

9.2:1

Score

5.4

Grades

6th – 8th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

New Jersey schools

#1,823 of 2,466

In Riverside

#1 of 3

public schools

In district

#1 of 3

Riverside Township School District

Academic growth

7.2 / 10

Very Good

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Riverside Middle School

5.4/10

Middle School in Riverside · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Riverside High School

3.6/10

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5.3/10

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About Riverside Middle School

Riverside Middle School is a public middle school in Riverside, NJ, part of Riverside Township School District. Riverside Middle School serves approximately 295 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Riverside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,823 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

Structured state assessment records for Riverside Middle School show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.5 pts below NJ schools
  • This school 5.4 · Average
  • NJ avg 6.9

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Riverside Middle School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

At 9.2:1 students to teachers, Riverside Middle School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+2.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics3.6Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency13.7% (2025 NJSLA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency28.5% (2025 NJSLA)
Math vs. State Avg-27.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.1 pts
Overall Proficiency21% (2025 NJSLA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2025 NJSLA)
vs. Expected-8.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
Resources & Environment5.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio9.2:1
Per-Pupil Spending$22,636
Chronic Absenteeism16.6%

Riverside Middle School — Students at Riverside Middle School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

68.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores NJ NJSLA (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 20.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
34.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 33.0% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
55.3% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 42 test records from NJ state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
46%
ELA
55%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
46%
ELA
49%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
10%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
9%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
7%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
12%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
12%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
6%
ELA
30%
2021*
Math
6%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
7%
ELA
19%
2024
Math
17.2%
ELA
20.8%
2025
Math
13.7%
ELA
28.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.

How Riverside Middle School Compares

See how Riverside Middle School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.4/10
26th percentile in NJ
Academic
3.6/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
7.2/10
Very Good
Environment
5.0/10
Average

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
69%
Teaching Staff
9:1 student-teacher ratio
32 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
16.6%

Location

112 E WASHINGTON STREET, Riverside, NJ 08075

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Riverside Middle School may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. NAZARETH ACADEMY GRADE SCHOOL (rated 6.7/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Philadelphia), which scores notably higher. Another option is Delran Middle School (rated 5.9/10, 0.8 miles away, in nearby Delran), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Samuel M Ridgway Middle School (rated 4.4/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Edgewater Park), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Riverside, see our Riverside schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Riverside High School Riverside 0.0 mi 3.6
Riverside Elementary School Riverside 0.0 mi 5.3
Delran Middle School Delran 0.8 mi 5.9
HOLY CROSS PREPARATORY ACADEMY Delran 1.0 mi 5.2
Walnut Street School Delanco 1.1 mi 2.9
M. Joan Pearson Elementary School Delanco 1.3 mi 5.2
Delran Intermediate School Delran 1.3 mi 6.2
Delran High School Delran 1.5 mi 6.6
Millbridge Elementary School Delran 1.9 mi 6.4
MONTESSORI ACADEMY - DELRAN Delran 2.2 mi 6.3
NAZARETH ACADEMY GRADE SCHOOL Philadelphia 2.3 mi 6.7
New Albany Elementary School Cinnaminson 2.7 mi 6.4
Beverly City School District Beverly 2.5 mi 6.2
ALPHA HOUSE NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN Philadelphia 2.5 mi 4.0
Samuel M Ridgway Middle School Edgewater Park 2.3 mi 4.4
CATHEDRAL OF LOVE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Willingboro 2.3 mi
ALL SAINTS EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Philadelphia 2.7 mi
HOLY GHOST PREP Bensalem 3.2 mi 6.1
School Lane CS Bensalem 3.2 mi 7.3
John Hancock Demonstration Sch Philadelphia 2.9 mi 5.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 08075 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$94,576

Median Home Value

$288,200

Median Rent

$1,427/mo

Population

30,550

College Educated

38.3%

Homeownership

68.1%

Avg Commute

28.7 min

Poverty Rate

7.7%

Median Age

40

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
Caroline L. Reutter School Franklinville, NJ 5.5
POPE JOHN XXIII MIDDLE SCHOOL Sparta, NJ 5.5
Martin J. Ryerson School Ringwood, NJ 5.3
Allamuchy Township School Allamuchy, NJ 5.2
Spotswood Memorial Middle School Spotswood, NJ 5.2
Marcus W. Newcomb Middle School Pemberton, NJ 5.7

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 295 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School is 9.2:1. 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 NJ?

Riverside Middle School ranks #1,823 of 2,466 schools in NJ.

What is Riverside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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?

68.5% 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
63 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
45 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
295
Student-Teacher Ratio
9.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
32
Free/Reduced Lunch
68.5%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Burlington County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.6%

District

Riverside Township School District
District Enrollment
1,567
Schools in District
3
Per-Pupil Spending
$22,636
District Rank
#1 of 3

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