Very Good
#231 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 20% in state
Riverside Middle
Middle School · Anderson 04 · Pendleton, SC
An Anderson 04 middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
458 Riverside Street, Pendleton, SC 29670
- Math 46% proficient (2022)
- Reading 57% proficient (2022)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside Middle score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 52% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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 28 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside Middle 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,886/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pendleton), 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
$70,217
Median home value
$227,600
Median rent
$1,039/mo
College educated
38.1%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29670; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Anderson 04
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #5 of 6
- District spending per student
- $14,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside Middle is listed in Anderson 04; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Middle
Riverside Middle is a public middle school in Pendleton, SC, part of Anderson 04, serving approximately 429 students in grades 7th-8th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #231 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Middle
What grades does Riverside Middle serve?
Riverside Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Riverside Middle?
Riverside Middle has an enrollment of approximately 429 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Middle rank in SC?
Riverside Middle ranks #231 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Riverside Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Middle has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Riverside Middle a charter school?
No, Riverside Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Middle a Title I school?
No, Riverside Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Middle?
64.1% of students at Riverside Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 429
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Anderson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.3%
- Phone
- (864) 403-2200
- Area population (ZIP 29670)
- 11,310
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 29670; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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