Serving 599 students in grades 6-8, River City Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 39% (which is lower than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is equal to the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 599 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in ID
- Math Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
School Overview
River City Middle School's student population of 599 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
599 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
River City Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 704 schools in Idaho (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River City Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#336 out of 704 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
87%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ID Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River City Middle School's ranking?
River City Middle School is ranked #336 out of 704 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Idaho.
What schools are River City Middle School often compared to?
River City Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Post Falls Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% ID state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% ID state average).
How many students attend River City Middle School?
599 students attend River City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of River City Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River City Middle School?
River City Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Idaho state average of 17:1.
What grades does River City Middle School offer ?
River City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is River City Middle School part of?
River City Middle School is part of Post Falls School District.
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