Serving 507 students in grades 4-8, Riverdale Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 507 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverdale Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Riverdale, CA school district, encompassing approximately 133.2 square miles. Parents can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located 16.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverdale Elementary School's student population of 507 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
507 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Riverdale Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverdale Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5135 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
89%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
9%
20%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverdale Elementary School's ranking?
Riverdale Elementary School is ranked #5135 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Riverdale Elementary School?
507 students attend Riverdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Riverdale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverdale Elementary School?
Riverdale Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Riverdale Elementary School offer ?
Riverdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Riverdale Elementary School part of?
Riverdale Elementary School is part of Riverdale Joint Unified School District.
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