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Riverview Junior High School

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Riverview Junior High School ranks 242 nd of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Public Grades 7-8

242^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 324 Arkansas Middle Schools

Better than 25% of Arkansas middle schools

Summary

Riverview Junior High School is a public middle school in Searcy, Arkansas, serving 195 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Riverview School District, which is ranked 174 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverview Junior High School consistently underperforms compared to state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (21.8%), Reading (28.1%), Mathematics (26.5%), and Science (25.2%) were significantly lower than the state averages (34.7%, 35.3%, 38.7%, and 38.1%, respectively). The school's statewide ranking has also declined over the years, from 163 out of 315 Arkansas middle schools in 2016-2017 to 242 out of 324 in 2024-2025, placing it in the bottom quarter of middle schools in the state. Additionally, Riverview Junior High School has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, with the rate increasing from 67.57% in 2021-2022 to 77.95% in 2023-2024.

In comparison, nearby schools such as Beebe Junior High School, Bald Knob Middle School, and Ahlf Junior High School generally outperform Riverview Junior High School in academic metrics, with higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. For instance, Beebe Junior High School ranked 30 out of 324 Arkansas middle schools in 2024-2025, compared to Riverview's ranking of 242. Riverview Junior High School's performance has also been on a declining trend over the years, indicating a need for targeted interventions and strategies to improve student outcomes.

179

Students ?

11.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,342

Per pupil spending ?

76.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

820 Raider Dr
Searcy, AR 72143

(501) 279-7111

District: Riverview School District

Students who attend Riverview Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Riverview High School

Feeder schools for Riverview Junior High School:

Elementary:	Judsonia Elementary School
	Kensett Elementary School

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.1%

Hispanic:

11.7%

African American:

7.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 35th percentile in 2015 → 25th in 2025

Strengths

✓Small classes — about 11 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Arkansas average (25% vs 36% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 10 percentile points since 2015

!Algebra scores 14 pts below the Arkansas average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school25%

District avg27%

Arkansas avg36%

242^nd of 324

Arkansas public middle schools ?

Bottom 25%▼ down 10 pts since 2015

From bottom 35% (2015) to bottom 25% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

174^th of 250Riverview School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	30.3	242 of 324	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	30.1	251 of 335	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	19.3	280 of 330	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	28.2	250 of 318	21.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.7	238 of 330	27.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	49.2	177 of 319	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.6	216 of 318	32.1%	★★☆☆☆
2017	50.4	163 of 315	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2016	30.7	242 of 312	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	36.4	178 of 275	35.3%	★★☆☆☆
2014	69.3	81 of 280	71.1%	★★★★☆
2013	42.1	184 of 278	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2012	45.4	176 of 265	33.6%	★★☆☆☆
2011	63.0	104 of 264	60.6%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.9	131 of 254	48.4%	★★☆☆☆
2009	55.2	120 of 240	50.0%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Reading28%-7 vs state

Mathematics26%-12 vs state

Science25%-13 vs state

English Language Arts22%-13 vs state

Algebra17%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)						ATLAS Reading (2025)						ATLAS Mathematics (2025)						ATLAS Algebra (2025)		ATLAS Science (2025)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 7th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 8th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading 7th Grade	ATLAS Reading 8th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 7th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 8th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Algebra 8th Grade	ATLAS Algebra All Grades	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science 7th Grade	ATLAS Science 8th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Riverview Junior High School	Public	7-8	820 Raider Dr	Searcy	72143	White County	Riverview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 279-7111	179	16	11.0	76.5%	129 (72.1%)	14 (7.8%)	21 (11.7%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (7.3%)	30.3	242^nd of 324 public middle schools	25.3%		30.1	251^st of 335 public middle schools	25.1%	9				23.5	20.0	21.8				29.2	27.1	28.1				28.0	24.2	26.5	17.3	17.3				29.2	21.2	25.2	$13,342	$2,375	$10,966
Ahlf Junior High School	Public	7-8	308 W Vine	Searcy	72143	White County	Searcy School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 268-3158	576	36	16.1	49.5%	398 (69.1%)	51 (8.9%)	68 (11.8%)	12 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	47 (8.2%)	77	47^th of 324 public middle schools	85.5%		70.8	72^nd of 335 public middle schools	78.5%	25				41.2	40.7	41.0				40.5	40.3	40.4				54.6	38.5	47.9	73.8	73.8				55.7	49.8	52.9	$11,050	$677	$10,373
Southwest Middle School	Public	4-6	1000 W Beebe Capps	Searcy	72143	White County	Searcy School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 268-3125	913	50	18.4	52.5%	616 (67.5%)	103 (11.3%)	83 (9.1%)	22 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	88 (9.6%)								(n/a)	50.6	42.4	40.1			44.7	51.2	42.0	41.0			45.1	62.8	45.9	58.9			56.3			57.3	53.8	46.8			52.7	$10,142	$1,079	$9,062
Bald Knob Middle School	Public	6-8	601 North Hickory	Bald Knob	72010	White County	Bald Knob School District	No	No	No	Yes	(501) 724-5652	216	18	12.0	57.9%	184 (85.2%)	5 (2.3%)	11 (5.1%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (5.6%)	52.9	149^th of 324 public middle schools	54.0%		39.5	210^th of 335 public middle schools	37.3%	61			26.6	28.6	36.5	30.2			26.6	30.0	33.3	29.7			48.1	44.3	24.2	42.3	83.4	83.4			26.6	50.0	46.0	40.0	$12,473	$1,892	$10,581
Beebe Middle School	Public	5-6	1201 W Center St	Beebe	72012	White County	Beebe School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 882-5463	509	30	17.0	56.6%	419 (82.3%)	17 (3.3%)	36 (7.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	34 (6.7%)								(n/a)		36.2	36.5			36.4		39.0	38.6			38.8		43.5	43.8			43.6				34.1	32.9			33.5	$9,617	$513	$9,104
Beebe Junior High School	Public	7-8	1201 W Center St	Beebe	72012	White County	Beebe School District	No	No	No	No	(501) 882-5463	491	38	12.9	52.7%	423 (86.2%)	17 (3.5%)	29 (5.9%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.7%)	84.8	30^th of 324 public middle schools	90.7%		86.2	28^th of 335 public middle schools	91.6%	2				42.8	43.4	43.2				46.1	49.1	47.6				52.6	57.3	54.8	100.0	100.0				52.2	55.2	53.7	$10,711	$547	$10,165

Frequently Asked Questions about Riverview Junior High School

What high school do graduates of Riverview Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Riverview Junior High School usually go on to attend Riverview High School

Is Riverview Junior High School a good school?

Riverview Junior High School ranks 242^nd of 324 Arkansas middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Riverview Junior High School?

Students at Riverview Junior High School are 72% White, 12% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Riverview Junior High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 179 students attended Riverview Junior High School.

What district is Riverview Junior High School in?

Riverview School District

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