D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Riverside Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 265 ELEANOR ST NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in Michigan
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Michigan schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

40
Repit Score
out of 100
244
Students
enrolled
15.3:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%7/1003.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%84/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 91% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Michigan schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −9 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Michigan. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency17% (−29 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency7% (−29 pts vs. state avg 36%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Michigan state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White25%35%reading -31 pts, math -11 pts15th percentile (list)
Black12%3%reading -11 pts, math -11 pts10th percentile (list)
Hispanic5%5%reading -32 pts, math -20 pts1st percentile (list)
Multiracial25%5%reading -21 pts, math -29 pts6th percentile (list)
Low-income17%8%reading -16 pts, math -15 pts12th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 265 ELEANOR ST NE
City Grand Rapids
ZIP Code 49505
District 2616440
NCES School ID 261644005340
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 49505

Understanding the community around Riverside Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $67,838
Per Capita Income $34,225
Poverty Rate 11.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 27.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 39.6%
High School or Higher 94.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $202,400
Median Rent $1,179
Owner-Occupied 63.4%
Renter-Occupied 36.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Riverside Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.1%
Female 45.9%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 57.8%
Hispanic/Latino 20.9%
Two or More Races 11.9%
White 8.6%
Asian 0.8%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 244
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has a Repit School Score of 40 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has 244 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.3:1.
What grades does Riverside Middle School serve?
Riverside Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Riverside Middle School receive per student?
Riverside Middle School receives $19,650 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Riverside Middle School in 49505 ▼
Avg Home Value
$309,546
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,819
1-Year Change
+7.1%
% Renters
36.6%

Other Schools in 49505

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026