Riverdale Middle School

9822 256th St N
Port Byron, IL 61275
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 267 students in grades 6-8, Riverdale Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20% in IL
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Riverdale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:

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School Overview

Riverdale Middle School's student population of 267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
267 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Riverdale Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverdale Middle School is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IL)
#535 out of 3426 schools
(Top 20%)
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(20-21)
38%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverdale Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
47%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverdale Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
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American Indian
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Asian
1%
6%
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Hispanic
5%
28%
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Black
1%
16%
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White
88%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Illinois.
0.22
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverdale Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverdale Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Illinois by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverdale Middle School's ranking?
Riverdale Middle School is ranked #535 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Riverdale Middle School?
267 students attend Riverdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Riverdale Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale Middle School?
Riverdale Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
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 Riverdale CUSD 100 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 267 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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