Riverdale High School vs. John Martyn Community School
Should I attend Riverdale High School or John Martyn Community School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Riverdale High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
John Martyn Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Louisiana for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 983 students in grades 9-12, Riverdale High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 67 students in grades 8-12, John Martyn Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Louisiana state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Louisiana state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
983 students
67 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
67% | 33%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
17 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
4:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#317 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#599 out of 1237 schools in LA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
<50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
≤20%
Graduation Rate
94%
21-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
-
1
Grade 9 Students
315
22
Grade 10 Students
223
20
Grade 11 Students
239
18
Grade 12 Students
206
6
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
n/a
% Hispanic
30%
18%
% Black
26%
69%
% White
36%
7%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
87%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%