Since opening in 2003, Riverwatch Middle School has provided a nurturing environment, challenging academics and a full range of activities to help kids develop in every way. This award-winning school has received a Georgia School of Excellence, National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence and other awards for its educational achievements.
Serving over 1,500 sixth through eighth-grade students, Riverwatch offers a traditional curriculum, supplemented by Connections classes that help kids explore interests and broaden their horizons. Students can delve into the fine arts with art, band and chorus classes. Personal learning options include health and physical science. Connections classes are also offered in vocational subjects, where kids can explore career interests in healthcare science, business and finance, computer science, audio video productions and other fields.
Over a dozen clubs give students further opportunities to pursue their interests, make new friends and build leadership skills. The home of the Panthers, Riverwatch Middle School competes in football, basketball, track and field and golf, with a cheerleading squad to get students and spectators fired up.
Riverwatch Middle School
Public Middle School
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Grade 6-8
610 James Burgess Rd,
Suwanee, GA
Forsyth County Schools
School Details
Head of School
Pamela Bibik
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
83%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Annual Tuition
$0
Niche Grade
A
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
83%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
82
Full Time Teachers
82
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.4%
GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
Math
58.9%
State Average
15.6%
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
308:1
Student Diversity
Male
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
59.2%
White
25%
Hispanic
6.3%
Black
5.3%
Two or more races
3.8%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
1/22/2024
It is a very good school overall. Mostly everyone is nice and kind.
3/23/2021
Riverwatch middle school has a excellent environment. the teacher at this school are really committed to there job and help student. i think Riverwatch deserves to be first. GO PATHERS
GreatSchools Reviews
7/6/2024
I, like the person before, am another parent with a trans son at this school. So far, since I’ve created a relationship with the teachers and counselor, my child feels supported by his teachers and counselor. It’s the children of the school who are rude. This demographic is mostly from highly strict...
6/24/2024
Iam a parent of a transgender son. My child is now starting 8th grade. While the school is wonderful academically it does not do anything to stop the bullying or horrid remarks towards their lgbtq youth. While we love the teachers there is no mental support for its lgbtq youth. My child went one tim...
8/2/2023
We came from a Montessori school through Elementary straight to this public school in 6th grade. Not only did my child transition wonderfully but he's been continuing to do better and better. He's had great teachers and there's only been one in the last 3 years that he's complained about. His math t...
2/13/2023
Major overcrowding. There's quite a lot of new teachers who aren't equipped for their job as my middle schooler has complained about their horrible teaching ethics.
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223
Average Home Value
$768,167
Median Lot Size
15,681 Sq Ft
% Renters
37%
Average Household Income
$135,569
% of College Grads
62%
Median Age
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Average House Size
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Additional Schools in the Area
Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools
Choice Schools
Choice schools may not serve this home. Please check the school district website to see all schools serving this home.
- Pre-K to 10th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
- Pre-K to 12th
- Private
Parks in this Area
Suwanee Creek Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Settles Bridge Park
- Picnic Area
- Skateboard
- Tennis
Windermere Park
- Dog Park
- Picnic Area
- Trails
Town Center Park
- Trails
- Waterpark
Chattahoochee Pointe Park
- Lake
- Trails
- Multi-Purpose Field
George Pierce Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Football
- Picnic Area
Rogers Bridge Park
- Dog Park
- Lake
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Riverwatch Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Suwanee, GA, in the Suwanee neighborhood, and is served by the Forsyth County Schools in Georgia. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,518 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 83% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Riverwatch Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $768,167. Discover additional schools in the area, like Montessori Academy at Sharon Springs, Friendship Christian School, Fideles Christian School, and more. Learn more about what Suwanee has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Riverwatch Middle School.