- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Helendale, CA
Riverview Middle
Federal NCES profile for Riverview Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061686009376
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverview Middle earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Helendale · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 48.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverview Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Helendale, CA.
School address
District: Helendale Elementary · California
NCES ID 061686009376 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Riverview Middle shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE added 7.9 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 061686009376 · Helendale, CA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
141 enr · 20.1:1 · 48.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Helendale Elementary (541 students)
Riverview Middle shrank from 158 students in 2022-23 to 147 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE added 7.9 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Riverview Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Helendale Elem
Helendale Elementary
541 students
- Academy of Car
Academy of Careers and Exploration
285 students
- This school 141
Riverview Middle
141 students
- Independence C 118
Independence Charter Academy
118 students
What this shows Riverview Middle reports 141 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverview Middle compares
Riverview Middle is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.7% | ▼ 12% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
31.9%
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
$14,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.7 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.5%
White 41.1%
African American 3.5%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Riverview Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Helendale Elementary reports $14,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverview Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helendale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Careers and Exploration | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Independence Charter Academy | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverview Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 118
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~141 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Riverview Middle
How many students attend Riverview Middle?
Riverview Middle has 141 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Helendale, CA. CCD year-over-year: 158 (2022-23) → 147 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverview Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverview Middle is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% higher 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 Riverview Middle?
48.7% of students at Riverview Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverview Middle?
The largest demographic group at Riverview Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 52.5% of enrollment, in Helendale, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverview Middle?
Riverview Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical 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 Riverview Middle rank among public schools in Helendale?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverview Middle ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Helendale, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Helendale Elementary?
Besides Riverview Middle, Helendale Elementary also operates Helendale Elementary (541 students), Academy of Careers and Exploration (285 students), and Independence Charter Academy (118 students). See the Helendale Elementary district page for the complete list.