Summary:
The city of Spalding, Nebraska is home to two schools: Riverside Middle School and Riverside Elementary - Spalding, both part of the Riverside Public Schools district. While the data provides a limited view of the elementary school, Riverside Middle School emerges as a standout performer, ranking 49th out of 238 Nebraska middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Riverside Middle School's academic excellence is evident in its students' strong performance on English Language Arts and Mathematics tests, with 64-81% of students scoring proficient or better, significantly higher than the state averages of 54-62%. The school's small student-teacher ratio of 10.2 may contribute to its success, allowing for more personalized learning. In contrast, Riverside Elementary - Spalding has a lower student-teacher ratio of 6.9, but lacks the detailed performance data available for the middle school.
The two schools also differ in their student demographics and socioeconomic factors. Riverside Middle School has a more diverse student population, with 87.5% white, 10.42% Hispanic, and 2.08% two or more races, while Riverside Elementary - Spalding is less diverse at 95.74% white and 4.26% Hispanic. Additionally, Riverside Middle School has a higher rate of free and reduced lunch recipients at 62.5%, compared to 31.91% at Riverside Elementary - Spalding, suggesting differences in the economic backgrounds of the student populations.
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