RIVERSIDE MIDDLE

riversidems.yisd.net

726 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Riverside Middle School, located on Mimosa Avenue in El Paso, Texas, is a key academic institution within the Ysleta Independent School District (YISD). Serving the Riverside community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic rigor and the social-emotional development of its students. The school is known for its strong school spirit and commitment to preparing middle schoolers for the transition into high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular programs.

As part of the Ysleta ISD, Riverside Middle School focuses on integrating technology and innovative teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student population. The school actively engages with the local community, promoting a culture of inclusivity and excellence. By providing a blend of challenging coursework, athletics, and fine arts opportunities, Riverside Middle aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the skills and confidence necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

726

Total Students

54.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for RIVERSIDE MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	3
Hispanic	718
Black	4
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
718 (98.9 %)
Black
4 (0.6 %)
White
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	YSLETA ISD
Phone:	(915)434-7300
Website:	http://riversidems.yisd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	726
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	638
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 6 239

Grade 7 250

Grade 8 237