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 96 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 16:1 is higher than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 96 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverdale Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Riverdale Junior High School's student population of 96 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
96 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.53. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1186 out of 1962 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
2%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
93%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
96 students attend Riverdale Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Riverdale Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale Junior High School?
Riverdale Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, 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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