For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 660 students in Riverdale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Riverdale School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,218 Schools
# Students
660 Students
813,657 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
58,936 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Riverdale School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 443 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
3%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,658 is higher than the state median of $17,045. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,921 is less than the state median of $17,018. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,658
$17,045
Spending / Student
$15,921
$17,018
Best Riverdale School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N 6th St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Gr: PK-6 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Riverdale Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 E Elm St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3116
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3116
Gr: 7-8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 E Elm St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3116
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3116
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverdale Academy
Alternative School
800 N 6th St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverdale School District?
Riverdale School District manages 4 public schools serving 660 students.
What is the rank of Riverdale School District?
Riverdale School District is ranked #246 out of 443 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale School District?
90% of Riverdale School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverdale School District?
Riverdale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Riverdale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,921 is less than the state median of $17,018. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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