Riverside Middle School

25900 W WARREN ST
DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48127

www.csdmi.org/o/rms

1,139 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Riverside Middle School is a public educational institution located in Dearborn Heights, Michigan, serving as part of the Crestwood School District. Situated on West Warren Street, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, critical thinking, and social responsibility for students in the middle grades. As part of the Crestwood community, the school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while providing them with the foundational skills necessary for long-term success.

In addition to its core academic offerings, Riverside Middle School strives to create a supportive community atmosphere where students are encouraged to engage in extracurricular activities and develop their personal interests. The school utilizes the Crestwood School District’s resources to ensure that students have access to modern learning tools and a well-rounded educational experience. Families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment information can find further details through the district’s official website at http://www.csdm.k12.mi.us.

1,139

Total Students

66.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1,052
Hispanic	16
Black	54
Asian	5
Two or More	12

White
1,052 (92.4%)
Black
54 (4.7%)
Hispanic
16 (1.4%)
Two or More
12 (1.1%)
Asian
5 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Crestwood School District
Phone:	(313)274-6792
Website:	http://www.csdmi.org/o/rms
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	1,139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	780
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 260

Grade 6 272

Grade 7 288

Grade 8 319