Riverdale Junior and Senior High School is the junior and senior high school for the Riverdale School District. It is located in the Village of Muscoda, Wisconsin. As of June 2021, Jeffrey Campbell is the Principal. Its boundary includes the villages of Avoca, Blue River, and Muscoda.
Serving 88 students in grades 7-8, Riverdale Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Wisconsin state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Riverdale Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire Muscoda school district, covering approximately 196 square miles. Families within this area typically have a drive of 15-20 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 8.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum of 14.3 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverdale Junior High School's student population of 88 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
88 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Riverdale Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,962 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverdale Junior High School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1186 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
1%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
9%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
66%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
24%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
36%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Maroon and Gold
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverdale Junior High School's ranking?
Riverdale Junior High School is ranked #1186 out of 1,962 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What schools are Riverdale Junior High School often compared to?
Riverdale Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boscobel Junior High School, Riverdale Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WI state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Riverdale Junior High School?
88 students attend Riverdale Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Riverdale Junior High School students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverdale Junior High School?
Riverdale Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverdale Junior High School offer ?
Riverdale Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Riverdale Junior High School part of?
Riverdale Junior High School is part of Riverdale School District.
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