Riverside Middle School

112 E WASHINGTON STREET
RIVERSIDE, NJ 08075

riversidems.sharpschool.net/

302 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Riverside Middle School, located at 112 E. Washington Street in Riverside, New Jersey, serves as a key educational institution within the Riverside Township School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing both academic development and personal growth. As part of a close-knit community, the school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a curriculum designed to challenge their critical thinking skills while addressing their social and emotional needs.

Beyond traditional academics, Riverside Middle School places a high value on cultivating a positive school culture. The administration and faculty prioritize community involvement, character development, and student engagement through various extracurricular activities and programs. By leveraging its location in the heart of Riverside, the school maintains a strong connection to local families, striving to create a comprehensive educational experience that encourages students to become responsible, active participants in their community.

302

Total Students

32.4

Full-Time Teachers

9.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	128
Hispanic	128
Black	42
Two or More	1
Pacific Islander	3

White
128 (42.4 %)
Hispanic
128 (42.4 %)
Black
42 (13.9 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (1.0 %)
Two or More
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Riverside Township School District
Phone:	(856)461-1255
Website:	http://riversidems.sharpschool.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	302
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.3
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 93

Grade 7 103

Grade 8 104

Ungraded 2