Riverdale Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Louisiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was lower than the Louisiana state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70% (which was equal to the Louisiana state average of 70%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (19-20)
834 students
Total Classroom Teachers (19-20)
32 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)51%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
70%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
(19-20)1%
1%
Asian
(19-20)3%
2%
Hispanic
(19-20)29%
7%
Black
(19-20)34%
43%
White
(19-20)29%
44%
Hawaiian
(19-20)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(19-20)4%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (19-20)
62%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
7%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% LA state average), while 70% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% LA state average).
How many students attend Riverdale Middle School?
834 students attend Riverdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Riverdale Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Riverdale Middle School offer ?
Riverdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Riverdale Middle School part of?
Riverdale Middle School is part of Jefferson Parish School District.
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