Riverside Middle School

13 Fairgrounds Road
Springfield, VT 05156

www.theriversideschool.org/

247 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Riverside School, located in Springfield, Vermont, is an independent, non-profit educational institution dedicated to providing a supportive and personalized learning environment for students in grades 1 through 8. Founded on the principle that every child learns differently, the school focuses on a low student-to-teacher ratio, which allows for highly individualized instruction. Their curriculum is designed to be flexible and engaging, often incorporating project-based learning and hands-on activities that cater to a wide range of learning styles and developmental needs.

Beyond its academic focus, Riverside School emphasizes the development of the "whole child," fostering social-emotional growth alongside intellectual achievement. The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit, community-oriented atmosphere where students feel safe to explore their interests, build self-confidence, and cultivate a lifelong love of learning. By integrating strong academic foundations with a nurturing culture, Riverside aims to prepare its students not only for secondary school success but also to be thoughtful, capable members of their communities.

247

Total Students

22.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverside Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	219
Hispanic	13
Black	8
Asian	1
Two or More	6

White
219 (88.7%)
Hispanic
13 (5.3%)
Black
8 (3.2%)
Two or More
6 (2.4%)
Asian
1 (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:	Springfield School District
Phone:	(802)885-8490
Website:	http://www.theriversideschool.org/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	247
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 6 83

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 87