Riverside Junior High is at the center of a supportive community in Fishers, Indiana. A dynamic campus, which includes goats, chickens, bees, hiking trails and the White River, is integrated into the learning environment through hands-on projects. Riverside Junior High is connected to Riverside Intermediate and is a highly rated middle school in the Hamilton Southeast School District.
While the school has a large student population, Riverside Junior High uses a teacher teaming strategy to provide more individualized support to seventh and eighth graders. Advanced courses are available for students to earn high school credit before graduating from Riverside Junior High. The Golden Hawks of Riverside head to Camp Tecumseh in seventh grade for a three-day trip. This learning experience promotes leadership and a love of the outdoors.
Coding club, destination imagination, Helping Hawks and other organizations encourage students to explore their passions. Riverside Golden Hawks compete in football, basketball, cross country, volleyball and other athletic events.
Thanks to community-based learning, hands-on projects and a commitment to rigorous education, Riverside Junior High School can reach its mission to equip each student to “become a responsible citizen and to positively influence an ever-changing world community.”
Riverside Junior High School
Public Middle School
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Grade 7-8
10910 Eller Rd,
Fishers, IN
Hamilton Southeastern School District
School Details
Head of School
Robert Huesing
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Math Proficiency
45%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
45%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
56
Full Time Teachers
56
Teachers in First or Second Year
10.3%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
492:1
Student Diversity
Female
50.9%
Male
49.1%
White
66.3%
Hispanic
10.2%
Black
9.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
7.3%
Two or more races
6.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
7/3/2019
Everyone there was always helpful and wanted you to succeed. My history teacher, who will forever be my favorite, was Mr. Jackson. He loved what he taught and he used so many stories to bring history to life.
8/19/2018
If your child is going through bullying, this school isn't for you. They don't do anything for your child. When they try to help your child, it makes the situation worse. Plus, they don't punish the bullies. Protect your child by not them attending at Riverside Junoir High School.
GreatSchools Reviews
12/24/2022
I hate this school because they give me work to do
4/16/2019
It is a school which influenced us to be buy our house where we did in order for our kids to go there. It has not disappointed us.
8/27/2013
Riverside is awesome. The people who work there are great at what they do. My 7th grade science teacher taught us about a lot of neat things, and I still remember a lot of it. The classes there aren't boring (at least to me), and that's because of the teachers, too. They include things in certain cl...
1/17/2013
I am a parent of a Riverside student. They have really done an excellent job staying in touch and helping my son do his best work
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List Price Range
$282K - $1.5M
Homes For Sale
300
Average Home Value
$464,500
Median Lot Size
10,890 Sq Ft
% Renters
22%
Average Household Income
$141,446
% of College Grads
66.2%
Median Age
38
Average House Size
2,895 Sq Ft
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$1,136 - $1,694 per month
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- 560+ Sq Ft
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- Fishers, IN
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$1,118 - $1,464 per month
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- Baseball/Softball
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- Trails
Town Run Trail Park
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Riverside Junior High School is a public school for students in grades 7-8 in Fishers, IN, in the Fishers neighborhood, and is served by the Hamilton Southeastern School District in Indiana. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 961 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 45% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Riverside Junior High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $464,500. Discover additional schools in the area, like Eman Schools, Acton Academy Fishers, Fishers Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Fishers has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Riverside Junior High School.