At a glance
Reported students
616
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
49.2
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Wisconsin middle enrollment
79th percentile
Compared with 384 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
189
Riverside Middle: 616 reported students.
State peer staffing position
45th percentile
12.5:1 reported; state peer median 12.8:1. 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
- 689
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51.1
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.5:1
What the reported data says about Riverside Middle
Riverside Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Watertown. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Watertown Unified School District. NCES reports 616 students for 2024–25.
Among 384 middle schools in Wisconsin with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 330 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 79th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.5:1, close to the Wisconsin median of 12.8:1 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 (68%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.4%). English learners represent 7.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 16.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Riverside Middle
- 1How do the reported 12.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 49.2 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 7.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 16.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White68%
- Hispanic23.4%
- Black1.9%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial5.5%
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
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 Watertown Unified School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Webster Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
381 reported students
Douglas Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
311 reported students
Schurz Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
223 reported students
Watertown High
High · Grades 09–12
1,012 reported students
Watertown 4 Kids
Other · Grades PK–PK
155 reported students
Lincoln Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
140 reported students
Public schools near Riverside Middle
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Elementary Elementary · Watertown Unified School District | PK–05 | 381 | 0.8 mi |
| Douglas Elementary Elementary · Watertown Unified School District | PK–05 | 311 | 1 mi |
| eCampus Academy Charter School Other · Charter · Watertown Unified School District | PK–12 | 132 | 1 mi |
| Lincoln Elementary Elementary · Watertown Unified School District | PK–05 | 140 | 1.4 mi |
| Schurz Elementary Elementary · Watertown Unified School District | PK–05 | 223 | 1.6 mi |
| Watertown 4 Kids Other · Watertown Unified School District | PK–PK | 155 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Middle
What grades does Riverside Middle serve?
Riverside Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Watertown Unified School District.
How many students attend Riverside Middle?
Riverside Middle reported 616 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 79th percentile among 384 Wisconsin middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 689 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Riverside Middle?
The calculated ratio is 12.5:1, based on 616 students and 49.2 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Wisconsin median for the same school level is 12.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Riverside Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Riverside Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Watertown Unified School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Riverside Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Riverside Middle in?
Riverside Middle is part of Watertown Unified School District, based in Watertown, WI, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Riverside Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Webster Elementary (0.8 mi), Douglas Elementary (1 mi), eCampus Academy Charter School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.