For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 660 students in Riverdale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Riverdale School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 38% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,222 Schools
# Students
660 Students
813,971 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
58,976 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Riverdale School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 444 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#201 out of 450 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%

Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.53
# American Indian Students
1 Student
9,224 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
34,919 Students
% Asian Students
1%
4%
# Hispanic Students
19 Students
113,191 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
14%
# Black Students
6 Students
71,015 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%
# White Students
595 Students
541,178 Students
% White Students
90%
67%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
658 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
43,475 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
50,321
# Students in K Grade:
33
51,612
# Students in 1st Grade:
43
53,742
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
55,228
# Students in 3rd Grade:
56
55,323
# Students in 4th Grade:
43
55,906
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
56,303
# Students in 6th Grade:
44
56,734
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
57,406
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
59,497
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
65,723
# Students in 10th Grade:
52
65,364
# Students in 11th Grade:
41
65,630
# Students in 12th Grade:
58
65,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,658 is higher than the state median of $17,039. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,921 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$13,869 MM

Spending
$11 MM
$13,846 MM

Revenue / Student
$18,658
$17,039

Spending / Student
$15,921
$17,011

Best Riverdale School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N 6th St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Grades: PK-6
| 357 students
Rank: #22.
Riverdale Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 E Elm St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3116
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3116
Grades: 7-8
| 96 students
Rank: #33.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 E Elm St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3116
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3116
Grades: 9-12
| 195 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverdale Academy
Alternative School
800 N 6th St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Grades: 6-12
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverdale School District?
Riverdale School District manages 4 public schools serving 660 students.
What is the rank of Riverdale School District?
Riverdale School District is ranked #216 out of 444 school districts in Wisconsin (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale School District?
90% of Riverdale School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverdale School District?
Riverdale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Riverdale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,921 is less than the state median of $17,011. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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