Serving 138 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Riverdale School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 138 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Top 1% in IL)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Riverdale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Riverdale School's student population of 138 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
Total Students
138 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Riverdale School is 0.10, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)6-9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
5%
28%
Black
95%
16%
White
n/a
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
32%
27%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% IL state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Riverdale School?
138 students attend Riverdale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Riverdale School students are Black, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale School?
Riverdale School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What grades does Riverdale School offer ?
Riverdale School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4
What school district is Riverdale School part of?
Riverdale School is part of Dolton SD 148 School District.
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