Riverside Middle School
#170 of 205 middle schools in Kansas
#13257 of 15,369 nationally
About Riverside Middle School
Riverside Middle School is a public middle located in Wathena, in the Riverside school district of Kansas, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 143 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 170th of 205 ranked middle schools in Kansas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (59th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (3th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 143.
There are 2 schools in Wathena; Riverside Middle School ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)12%
- Reading proficiency (30%)17%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Riverside Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 143
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 12%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Riverside Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Riverside High School
Wathena · Public high · Grades 9–12
181 students · 67 m away
Riverside Intermediate
Elwood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
142 students · 5.9 km away
Riverside Primary School
Elwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
168 students · 6.0 km away
Lake Early Learning Center
St. Joseph · Public other · Grades PK–PK
211 students · 8.3 km away
Lafayette High
ST Joseph · Public high · Grades 9–12
644 students · 8.6 km away
Lindbergh Elem.
ST Joseph · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students · 9.2 km away
Carden Park Elem
St. Joseph · Public elementary · Grades K–6
638 students · 9.6 km away
Hosea Elem.
ST Joseph · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students · 9.7 km away
Benton High
ST Joseph · Public high · Grades 9–12
682 students · 10 km away
Edison Elem.
ST Joseph · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
362 students · 10 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Kansas with a comparable Enrollment.
Humboldt Middle School
Humboldt · Public middle · Grades 6–8
144 students
Kanopolis Middle
Kanopolis · Public middle · Grades 4–6
141 students
Riverton Middle
Riverton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
147 students
Reno Valley Middle School
Hutchinson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
137 students
West Franklin Middle School
Pomona · Public middle · Grades 6–8
149 students
Remington Middle School
Whitewater · Public middle · Grades 5–8
151 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverside Middle School a good school?
Riverside Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 22.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #170 of 205 in Kansas. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Riverside Middle School rank in Kansas?
Riverside Middle School ranks #170 of 205 middle schools in Kansas and #13257 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School had 143 students in 2025.
Is Riverside Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Riverside Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Riverside Middle School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Riverside Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.