Serving 174 students in grades 1-5, Riverdale ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 1-5
- Enrollment: 174 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverdale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverdale's student population of 174 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverdale ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverdale is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#732 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
Hispanic
13%
24%
Black
5%
10%
White
72%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverdale's ranking?
Riverdale is ranked #732 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Riverdale often compared to?
Riverdaleis often viewed alongside schools like Stall Brook, Greenlodge, Oakdale by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Riverdale?
174 students attend Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Riverdale students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale?
Riverdale has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Riverdale offer ?
Riverdale offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverdale part of?
Riverdale is part of Dedham School District.
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