Charlestown Middle School vs. River Valley Middle School
Should you attend Charlestown Middle School or River Valley Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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River Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 612 students in grades 6-8, Charlestown Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 850 students in grades 6-8, River Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
612 students
850 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
59 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1224 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1170 out of 1763 schools in IN
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
22%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
204
258
Grade 7 Students
194
292
Grade 8 Students
214
300
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
10%
28%
% Black
3%
18%
% White
79%
40%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
8%
13%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
61%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
