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#1429 of 2,846 schools in PA
Riverside MS
Middle School · Riverside Beaver County Sd · Ellwood City, PA
A Riverside Beaver County Sd middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
302 Country Club Dr, Ellwood City, PA 16117
- Math 48% vs PA 36% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs PA 53% (2024)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside MS score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 PSSA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2011-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside MS sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Pittsburgh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated906/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ellwood City), 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
$69,982
Median home value
$143,000
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
24.5%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 16117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hartman Intrmd SchEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 5–6 | 2.2 mi | 250 | 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 Beaver County Sd
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,777NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside MS is listed in Riverside Beaver County SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside MS
Riverside MS is a public middle school in Ellwood City, PA, part of Riverside Beaver County Sd, serving approximately 322 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,429 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside MS
What grades does Riverside MS serve?
Riverside MS serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Riverside MS?
Riverside MS has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside MS?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside MS is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside MS rank in PA?
Riverside MS ranks #1,429 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Riverside MS's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside MS has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 MS?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside MS has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Riverside MS a charter school?
No, Riverside MS is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside MS a Title I school?
No, Riverside MS is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside MS?
52.8% of students at Riverside MS 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
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Beaver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.1%
- Phone
- (724) 758-7512
- Area population (ZIP 16117)
- 16,013
- Area average commute
- 24.9 min
- Area median age
- 48.2
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 · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 PSSA. 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 16117; 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, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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