- Enrollment
- 1,012
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Watertown, WI
Riverside Middle
Federal NCES profile for Riverside Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551575002000
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverside Middle earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Wisconsin median.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Watertown · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverside Middle has class sizes near the Wisconsin median. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Watertown, WI.
School address
District: Watertown Unified School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551575002000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Riverside Middle shrank from 693 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE held 49.2 → 49.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 551575002000 · Watertown, WI Middle · MID · TRAD
616 enr · 12.6:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Watertown High (1,012 students)
Riverside Middle shrank from 693 students in 2022-23 to 649 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE held 49.2 → 49.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Riverside Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Watertown High
Watertown High
1,012 students
- This school
Riverside Middle
616 students
- Webster Elemen 381
Webster Elementary
381 students
- Douglas Elemen 311
Douglas Elementary
311 students
- Schurz Element 223
Schurz Elementary
223 students
- Watertown 4 Ki 155
Watertown 4 Kids
155 students
What this shows Riverside Middle reports 616 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverside Middle compares
Riverside Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 13% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▲ 1% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 616 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
616
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 41% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
22.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,825
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 308 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.4%
Two or More 5.5%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.9, Riverside Middle is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Watertown Unified School District reports $14,825 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverside Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Watertown High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Douglas Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schurz Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Watertown 4 Kids | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverside Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 381
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 223
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
- Enrollment
- 155
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~616 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverside Middle
How many students attend Riverside Middle?
Riverside Middle has 616 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Watertown, WI. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 649 (2023-24), down 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Middle is 12.6:1, which is 13% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverside Middle?
38.8% of students at Riverside Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverside Middle?
The largest demographic group at Riverside Middle is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Watertown, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverside Middle?
Riverside Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverside Middle rank among public schools in Watertown?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverside Middle ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Watertown, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Watertown on the city page.
What other schools are in Watertown Unified School District?
Besides Riverside Middle, Watertown Unified School District also operates Watertown High (1,012 students), Webster Elementary (381 students), and Douglas Elementary (311 students). See the Watertown Unified School District district page for the complete list.