Serving 1,184 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Riverdale Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,184 students
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverdale Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Riverdale Elementary School's student population of 1,184 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,184 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
82 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Riverdale Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverdale Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#114 out of 1728 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Black
12%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.1%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Raiders
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverdale Elementary School's ranking?
Riverdale Elementary School is ranked #114 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Riverdale Elementary School often compared to?
Riverdale Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Farmington Elementary School, Dogwood Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Riverdale Elementary School?
1,184 students attend Riverdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Riverdale Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Riverdale Elementary School offer ?
Riverdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverdale Elementary School part of?
Riverdale Elementary School is part of Germantown School District.
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