Riverside Middle School

265 Eleanor Street Northeast

School District

Grand Rapids Public Schools
Grade

6-8
Teacher/Student Ratio

1:13
Type

public

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on August 26, 2022

My child was bullied because he's white....being called "white boy" an told by other students I don't wanna sit next to a white boy....teacher was going to send my son to office because she only heard him....an not the girl saying racial prejudice stuff...my son was un comfortable an still don't want me to say anything cuz he's worried that it'll get worse.
Submitted by parent on August 25, 2021

Go figure--the new principal of Riverside is the son of a school board member. Nepotism? He is not even certified as a school administrator in Michigan. We need highly qualified leaders with actual credentials, GR.
Submitted by student on November 13, 2018

It was horrible. Less than an hour into the day I felt very unwelcome. The students were very rude, and said very rude things about me. The teachers just expected me to know what I was doing. They never caught me up or anything. I was expected to take a math test along with the class, even though I had no idea what was going on. I was never offered a tour of the school, and I got lost very quickly. When I asked for help, I was ignored. The lunch is very confusing, and I didn't know when my lunch was, so I almost missed it. When I arrived at the school, I wasn't assigned a locker, and didn't have anything for the day. Overall this school is horrible and I was scared at the end of the day.If you are considering putting your child here, reconsider.
Submitted by other on April 01, 2014

Others should know this was the best middle school that i have ever went to. They have great school dances great students wonderful teachers. What I always liked was how heartwarming and welcoming Riverside was and how much the art teacher there taught me so much, and now i love to paint all the time always creative doodling everywhere i go i wish i could go back. What they can do to improve is have a celebration for the students each time the hit a high score just a little peace offering and appreciation
Submitted by other on April 10, 2013

representing my school. its not bad and its not the best but its a school, a normal school . there are some troubled kids but that doesn't stop us from learning alot. we have great teachers and great students. its a great place for people to come. if your child doesnt have alot of friends and you live in the area , i promise your child will have friends here.