Riverhead Middle School

Public 6-8

 600 Harrison Ave
       Riverhead, NY  11901-2786


(631) 369-6759

District: Riverhead Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1354th of 1,500 New York Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,420 Help


Students who attend Riverhead Middle School usually attend:

High:    Riverhead Senior High School

Feeder schools for Riverhead Middle School:

Elementary:    Aquebogue Elementary School
    Phillips Avenue School
    Riley Avenue School
    Roanoke Avenue School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  827

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
63.0%
White:
26.2%
African American:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.7% Help


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Compare Details Riverhead Middle School ranks worse than 90.3% of middle schools in New York. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.45. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (63%), White (26.2%), African American (7.5%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverhead Middle School is 11.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverhead Middle School is $14,420.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Riverhead Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverhead Middle School 1354th of 1500 New York public middle schools. (See Riverhead Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Riverhead Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverhead Central School District 801st of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverhead Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Riverhead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 45.84 691st 1095 36.9%
2007 57.70 571st 1123 49.2%
2008 57.24 649th 1185 45.2%
2009 54.93 730th 1224 40.4%
2010 59.99 582nd 1243 53.2%
2011 56.93 634th 1295 51.0%
2012 53.55 696th 1337 47.9%
2013 48.58 677th 1373 50.7%
2014 42.75 794th 1401 43.3%
2015 35.67 923rd 1407 34.4%
2016 29.99 1023rd 1429 28.4%
2017 19.81 1242nd 1455 14.6%
2018 17.04 1268th 1438 11.8%
2019 14.08 1317th 1439 8.5%
2021 19.67 1076th 1242 13.4%
2022 20.47 1256th 1479 15.1%
2023 16.45 1354th 1500 9.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverhead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.70 348th 503 30.8%
2019 35.13 309th 473 34.7%
2021 13.04 113th 118 4.2%
2022 29.38 475th 581 18.2%
2023 36.71 362nd 591 38.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverhead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.23 882nd 1170 24.6%
2019 25.91 998th 1139 12.4%
2021 22.25 452nd 522 13.4%
2022 31.04 972nd 1283 24.2%
2023 18.96 1250th 1307 4.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverhead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.11 1178th 1245 5.4%
2019 13.35 1199th 1241 3.4%
2021 22.11 821st 935 12.2%
2022 23.30 1114th 1306 14.7%
2023 17.58 1184th 1288 8.1%
See the entire list of Best New York Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Migrant students at Riverhead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.60 2nd 2 0.0%
2022 18.53 2nd 3 33.3%
2023 28.79 3rd 4 25.0%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Riverhead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.06 403rd 457 11.8%
2019 25.29 346th 392 11.7%
2022 28.70 382nd 487 21.6%
2023 25.84 448th 543 17.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverhead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.87 1275th 1353 5.8%
2019 11.40 1297th 1370 5.3%
2021 17.52 962nd 1066 9.8%
2022 20.47 1244th 1454 14.4%
2023 20.50 1261st 1463 13.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverhead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.32 1134th 1352 16.1%
2019 18.29 1200th 1366 12.2%
2021 20.44 924th 1071 13.7%
2022 21.43 1223rd 1455 15.9%
2023 15.03 1347th 1464 8.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Riverhead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.55 489th 653 25.1%
2021 15.70 231st 253 8.7%
2022 14.57 667th 706 5.5%
2023 26.97 551st 696 20.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverhead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.03 742nd 810 8.4%
2019 13.46 782nd 826 5.3%
2021 21.05 397th 449 11.6%
2022 23.39 766th 914 16.2%
2023 18.11 854th 943 9.4%
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Rank History for White students at Riverhead Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.28 630th 763 17.4%
2019 19.41 629th 716 12.2%
2021 48.46 302nd 614 50.8%
2022 40.41 442nd 748 40.9%
2023 41.11 471st 772 39.0%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a citizen
Monday, April 30, 2018

Open Quote I'm a former student of here and had a terrible experience. I had issues with bullies. The general response I got when I tried to report it was gaslighting and victim-blaming.

I also got punished for defending myself while the bullies got off scot-free if I ever retaliated, verbally or physically.

From what I've heard from coworkers I have now whose kids attend, they haven't changed one single bit. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Riverhead Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 562 239 2 13 2 n/a n/a 0 818
1990 551 221 6 18 2 n/a n/a 0 798
1991 560 258 4 14 4 n/a n/a 0 840
1992 574 262 4 12 3 n/a n/a 0 855
1993 577 282 4 19 9 n/a n/a 0 891
1994 561 291 4 27 5 n/a n/a 0 888
1995 551 287 7 41 5 n/a n/a 0 891
1996 551 287 7 41 5 n/a n/a 0 891
1997 592 271 6 33 2 n/a n/a 0 904
1998 581 272 6 37 5 n/a n/a 0 901
1999 641 252 7 32 3 n/a n/a 0 935
2000 662 281 12 34 3 n/a n/a 0 992
2001 653 272 11 36 5 n/a n/a 0 977
2002 450 200 6 56 2 n/a n/a 0 714
2003 450 200 6 56 2 n/a n/a 0 714
2004 475 206 15 71 3 n/a n/a 0 770
2005 471 208 12 77 2 n/a n/a 0 770
2006 447 193 0 88 3 n/a n/a 0 731
2007 431 184 2 110 4 n/a n/a 0 731
2008 410 185 7 116 1 n/a n/a 0 719
2009 395 152 6 121 3 n/a n/a 6 683
2010 415 140 5 132 5 n/a n/a 4 701
2011 404 136 11 146 6 0 2 0 705
2012 376 136 6 185 6 2 7 0 718
2013 367 125 3 179 2 1 6 0 683
2014 365 121 8 200 5 0 7 0 706
2015 387 137 11 227 4 0 12 0 778
2016 399 125 10 237 2 0 8 0 781
2017 372 111 10 298 4 0 3 0 798
2018 340 102 5 394 4 2 2 0 849
2019 344 86 7 403 2 3 10 0 855
2020 325 74 13 467 0 1 16 0 896
2021 268 81 12 491 2 1 14 0 869
2022 234 74 7 494 1 1 19 0 830
2023 217 62 5 521 0 0 22 0 827

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverhead Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 818 60.1 13.6 n/a
1990 798 57.2 13.9 n/a
1991 840 58.1 14.4 n/a
1992 855 61.5 13.9 n/a
1993 891 62.6 14.2 n/a
1994 888 62.2 14.3 25.1
1995 891 63.3 14.1 23.5
1996 891 63.3 14.1 23.5
1997 904 63.3 14.3 27.1
1998 901 61.6 14.6 32.1
1999 935 63.8 14.7 24.4
2000 992 66.8 14.9 27.5
2001 977 71.8 13.6 30
2002 714 49.2 14.5 30
2003 714 49.2 14.5 30
2004 770 n/a n/a n/a
2005 770 55.2 13.9 22.3
2006 731 56.0 13.1 30
2007 731 56.5 12.9 37.8
2008 719 56.5 12.7 36.4
2009 683 60.2 11.3 41.8
2010 701 49.2 14.2 41.5
2011 705 46.9 15.0 47.1
2012 718 48.4 14.8 49.6
2013 683 46.0 14.8 47.7
2014 706 45.0 15.6 n/a
2015 778 47.0 16.5 34.3
2016 781 50.0 15.6 43.3
2017 798 52.0 15.3 47.4
2018 849 55.0 15.4 51.6
2019 855 54.0 15.8 57.4
2020 896 62.0 14.4 52.9
2021 869 59.2 14.6 53.7
2022 830 59.9 13.8 58.6
2023 827 69.9 11.8 56.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverhead Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 818 60.1 13.6 n/a
1990 798 57.2 13.9 n/a
1991 840 58.1 14.4 n/a
1992 855 61.5 13.9 n/a
1993 891 62.6 14.2 n/a
1994 888 62.2 14.3 25.1
1995 891 63.3 14.1 23.5
1996 891 63.3 14.1 23.5
1997 904 63.3 14.3 27.1
1998 901 61.6 14.6 32.1
1999 935 63.8 14.7 24.4
2000 992 66.8 14.9 27.5
2001 977 71.8 13.6 30
2002 714 49.2 14.5 30
2003 714 49.2 14.5 30
2004 770 n/a n/a n/a
2005 770 55.2 13.9 22.3
2006 731 56.0 13.1 30
2007 731 56.5 12.9 37.8
2008 719 56.5 12.7 36.4
2009 683 60.2 11.3 41.8
2010 701 49.2 14.2 41.5
2011 705 46.9 15.0 47.1
2012 718 48.4 14.8 49.6
2013 683 46.0 14.8 47.7
2014 706 45.0 15.6 n/a
2015 778 47.0 16.5 34.3
2016 781 50.0 15.6 43.3
2017 798 52.0 15.3 47.4
2018 849 55.0 15.4 51.6
2019 855 54.0 15.8 57.4
2020 896 62.0 14.4 52.9
2021 869 59.2 14.6 53.7
2022 830 59.9 13.8 58.6
2023 827 69.9 11.8 56.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

Riverhead Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201398.9%0.3%0.0%99.0%99.3%99.4%99.4%99.1%98.9%99.3%
201499.2%0.1%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.2%99.6%
201599.0%0.0%0.1%99.2%99.7%99.7%99.7%99.5%99.1%99.7%
201697.1%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.4%99.4%99.4%98.7%98.7%98.7%
201798.7%0.5%0.3%98.7%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%
201897.9%0.8%0.5%99.4%99.9%99.9%99.9%100.0%100.0%99.9%
201997.5%0.0%0.0%98.9%98.7%98.7%98.9%98.7%98.9%98.6%
202096.8%0.0%98.9%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.1%97.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverhead Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,211 (7.4%) $15,196 (92.6%) $16,407
2020 $1,099 (7.4%) $13,831 (92.6%) $14,930
2021 $599 (4.0%) $14,264 (96.0%) $14,863
2022 $217 (1.5%) $14,203 (98.5%) $14,420

Data source: New York Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverhead Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1317th of 1439 Middle schoolsRanks 1354th of 1500 Middle schools
 1.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverhead Middle School)1325.2
 12.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverhead Central School District)1325.1
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4048
 8%
7th Grade Math (Riverhead Middle School)2741.7
 14.7%
   7th Grade Math (Riverhead Central School District)2741.5
 14.5%
   7th Grade Math (New York)4451.9
 7.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverhead Middle School)1829
 11%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverhead Central School District)1828.7
 10.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4855.2
 7.2%
8th Grade Math (Riverhead Middle School)012.4
 12.4%
   8th Grade Math (Riverhead Central School District)012.3
 12.3%
   8th Grade Math (New York)3340.7
 7.7%
End of Course Algebra I (Riverhead Middle School)10097.9
 2.1%
   End of Course Algebra I (Riverhead Central School District)71.459.6
 11.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (New York)71.164.6
 6.5%
End of Course Living Environment (Riverhead Middle School)10098.4
 1.6%
   End of Course Living Environment (Riverhead Central School District)63.665.2
 1.6%
   End of Course Living Environment (New York)73.265.7
 7.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students855827
 3.3%
African American8662
 27.9%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian75
 28.6%
Hispanic403521
 29.3%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White344217
 36.9%
Two or More Races1022
 120%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.4%56.7%
 0.7%


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Students at Riverhead Middle School are 63% Hispanic, 26% White, 7% African American, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Riverhead Middle School usually go on to attend Riverhead Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 827 students attended Riverhead Middle School.

Riverhead Middle School ranks in the bottom 9.7% of New York middle schools.


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