Summary
Riverside Middle is a high-performing public middle school in Greer, South Carolina, serving 1,048 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Greenville 01 School District, which is ranked 11th out of 75 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Riverside Middle has consistently been ranked among the top 25 middle schools in South Carolina over the past 10 years, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Riverside Middle consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, Riverside Middle had 73.2% of 6th graders, 76.6% of 7th graders, and 76.2% of 8th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state averages of 56%, 58.2%, and 55.7%, respectively. In mathematics, Riverside Middle had 65% of 6th graders, 58.6% of 7th graders, and 60.6% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 39.4%, 34%, and 32.4%. The school also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking among the top 10 middle schools in the state for Hispanic students and English Language Learners, and in the top 25-50 for African American, White, and Gifted and Talented students.
Riverside Middle's strong academic performance is further highlighted by its low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.5% to 24.7% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school spends more per student ($10,837 in 2023-2024) compared to the state average, which may contribute to its success. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Sevier Middle, Mauldin Middle, and Greer Middle, Riverside Middle outperforms them in academic achievement, student subgroup performance, and overall school ranking. The school's performance is also comparable to or exceeds that of nearby magnet and charter middle schools, such as Dr. Phinnize J. Fisher Middle and Langston Charter Middle.
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