Below Average
#236 of 280 schools in VT
Riverside Middle School
Middle School · Springfield School District · Springfield, VT
A Springfield School District middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
13 Fairground Road, Springfield, VT 05156
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside Middle School score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2016, to 19% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (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 22 test records from VT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.2%
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 45Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,290/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Springfield), 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
$64,292
Median home value
$182,100
Median rent
$1,013/mo
College educated
24.9%
Homeownership
65.1%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 05156; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Springfield School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $27,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Riverside Middle School is listed in Springfield 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 Springfield, VT, part of Springfield School District, serving approximately 249 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #236 of 280 schools in VT. State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% 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 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 249 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School is 10.8:1. 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 VT?
Riverside Middle School ranks #236 of 280 schools in VT.
What is Riverside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% 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?
62.2% 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
- 249
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Windsor County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (802) 885-8490
- Area population (ZIP 05156)
- 9,028
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 42.8
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 05156; 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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