C+
Average
63/100

Riverside Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 179 Forbes Street, Riverside, RI 02915
Overall
C+
63/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.3 grade levels below the U.S. average · 28th percentile in Rhode Island
Growth
B
Students gain 1.05 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 63rd percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

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

63
Repit Score
out of 100
548
Students
enrolled
11.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%28/1001.3 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%63/100Students gain 1.05 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.10 in 2009–19; 63rd percentile in Rhode Island (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%100/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 23% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Rhode Island schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −24 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−8 pts vs. state avg 43%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency23% (−9 pts vs. state avg 32%)
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 Rhode Island 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
White39%26%reading -8 pts, math -10 pts36th percentile (list)
Black35%15%reading +17 pts, math +3 pts71st percentile (list)
Hispanic25%15%reading +5 pts, math +3 pts51st percentile (list)
Multiracial25%15%reading -6 pts, math -7 pts29th percentile (list)
Low-income27%12%reading +7 pts, math -1 pts42nd 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 179 Forbes Street
City Riverside
ZIP Code 02915
District 4400330
NCES School ID 440033000105
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 02915

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $82,546
Per Capita Income $44,383
Poverty Rate 6.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 42.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 33.2%
High School or Higher 90.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $281,900
Median Rent $1,251
Owner-Occupied 66.1%
Renter-Occupied 33.9%
View full data for ZIP 02915 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Riverside Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.8%
Female 46.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 63.0%
Hispanic/Latino 15.5%
Black 9.5%
Two or More Races 9.1%
Asian 2.2%
American Indian 0.7%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 548
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has a Repit School Score of 63 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. 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 548 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1.
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 $22,229 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Riverside Middle School in 02915 ▼
Avg Home Value
$450,676
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,029
1-Year Change
+5.6%
% Renters
33.9%

Other Schools in 02915

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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