Serving 416 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Riverdale School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverdale School's student population of 416 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverdale School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverdale School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#751 out of 975 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)31%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)27%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)30-34%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
26%
20%
Black
n/a
1%
White
70%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverdale School's ranking?
Riverdale School is ranked #751 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Riverdale School often compared to?
Riverdale Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Good Foundations Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Riverdale School?
416 students attend Riverdale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Riverdale School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale School?
Riverdale School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Riverdale School offer ?
Riverdale School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Riverdale School part of?
Riverdale School is part of Weber School District.
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