Serving 105 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 higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). 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 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 105 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- 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 105 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
105 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverdale Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverdale Junior High School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1172 out of 1991 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
14%
Black
2%
9%
White
89%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #1172 out of 1,991 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 39% 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?
105 students attend Riverdale Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Riverdale Junior High School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% 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 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverdale Junior High School part of?
Riverdale Junior High School is part of Riverdale School District.
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