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Riverside Middle School

710 Harding Avenue
Wathena, KS 66090
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 152 students in grades 6-8, Riverside Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50% in KS
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

School Overview

Riverside Middle School's student population of 152 students has grown by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
152 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers

School Rankings

Riverside Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,269 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverside Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KS)
#572 out of 1269 schools
(Top 50%)
25-29%
31%
35-39%
32%
20-29%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
8%
22%
Black
3%
7%
White
77%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.39
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside Middle School's ranking?
Riverside Middle School is ranked #572 out of 1,269 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% KS state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
152 students attend Riverside Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Riverside Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverside Middle School offer ?
Riverside Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverside Middle School part of?
Riverside Middle School is part of Riverside School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 152 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 23%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education

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