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#692 of 2,228 schools in WA

Top 31% in state

Riverside Middle School

Middle School · Riverside School District · Chattaroy, WA

A middle school in Chattaroy, WA where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

3814 E. Deer Park/Milan Rd., Chattaroy, WA 99003

  • Math 46% vs WA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 47% vs WA 49% (2024)
  • 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.7Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.08 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.5Very Good35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.9% (2024 SBA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46.8% (2024 SBA)
Math vs. State Avg+7.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 SBA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 SBA)
vs. Expected+5.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile63th
Resources & Environment6.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.7:1
District spending per student$14,724
Chronic Absenteeism22%

Students at Riverside Middle School score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 SBA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 SBA)
School
State
38%(2024 SBA)
ELA Proficiency47%(2024 SBA)
School
State
49%(2024 SBA)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 46% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
56%
ELA
63%
2010
Math
49%
ELA
60%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
70%
2012
Math
55%
ELA
70%
2013
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
49%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
50%
ELA
51%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
51%
2018
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
49%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
37%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
47%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

57.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average462/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$71,624

Median home value

$410,800

Median rent

$850/mo

College educated

20.1%

Homeownership

85.3%

Poverty rate

9.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99003; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Independent ScholarEnrollment path unverified5.1K–120.3 mi98Compare →

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 School District

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#2 of 5
District spending per student
$14,724NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
9.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverside Middle School is listed in Riverside 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 Chattaroy, WA, part of Riverside School District, serving approximately 336 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #692 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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 336 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School is 17.7:1. 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 WA?

Riverside Middle School ranks #692 of 2,228 schools in WA.

What is Riverside Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverside Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

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?

57.7% 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
336
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Spokane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.0%
Area population (ZIP 99003)
4,634
Area median age
50.1
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 99003; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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