At a glance
Reported students
1,139
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
66.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
05–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan middle enrollment
99th percentile
Compared with 492 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
557
Riverside Middle School: 1,139 reported students.
State peer staffing position
44th percentile
17.1:1 reported; state peer median 17.5:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 1,299
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Student–teacher ratio
- 18.3:1
What the reported data says about Riverside Middle School
Riverside Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 05–08 in Dearborn Heights. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Crestwood School District. NCES reports 1,139 students for 2024–25.
Among 492 middle schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 504.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 99th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.1:1, close to the Michigan median of 17.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (92.4%) and Black (4.7%). English learners represent 25.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 5.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Riverside Middle School
- 1How do the reported 17.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 66.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 25.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 5.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 71.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 3
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White92.4%
- Hispanic1.4%
- Black4.7%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Crestwood School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Crestwood High School
High · Grades 09–12
1,272 reported students
Kinloch Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–04
557 reported students
Highview Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–04
395 reported students
Hillcrest Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
309 reported students
Public schools near Riverside Middle School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooper Upper Elementary School Middle · Livonia Public Schools School District | 05–06 | 638 | 1.6 mi |
| John D Pierce Middle School Middle · South Redford School District | 06–08 | 577 | 1.6 mi |
| Dearborn STEM Middle School Middle · Dearborn City School District | 06–08 | 166 | 1.7 mi |
| Ann Arbor Trail Magnet School Middle · Detroit Public Schools Community District | 04–08 | 68 | 1.7 mi |
| Bryant Middle School Middle · Dearborn City School District | 06–08 | 781 | 2.1 mi |
| Emerson Middle School Middle · Livonia Public Schools School District | 06–08 | 638 | 2.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Middle School
What grades does Riverside Middle School serve?
Riverside Middle School reports grades 05–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Crestwood School District.
How many students attend Riverside Middle School?
Riverside Middle School reported 1,139 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 99th percentile among 492 Michigan middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,299 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Riverside Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 17.1:1, based on 1,139 students and 66.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 17.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Riverside Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Riverside Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Crestwood School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Riverside Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
71.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Riverside Middle School in?
Riverside Middle School is part of Crestwood School District, based in Dearborn Hts, MI, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Riverside Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Cooper Upper Elementary School (1.6 mi), John D Pierce Middle School (1.6 mi), Dearborn STEM Middle School (1.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.