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Riverdale Avenue Community School

76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Riverdale Avenue Community School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New York state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the New York state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50% in NY
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Riverdale Avenue Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Riverdale Avenue Community School's student population of 300 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
300 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Riverdale Avenue Community School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 4,377 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverdale Avenue Community School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#3851 out of 4377 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverdale Avenue Community School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverdale Avenue Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverdale Avenue Community School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Riverdale Avenue Community School and the public school average student teacher ratio of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Riverdale Avenue Community School and percentage of American Indian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
2%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Riverdale Avenue Community School and the percentage of Asian public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
28%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverdale Avenue Community School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
66%
16%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverdale Avenue Community School and the percentage of Black public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
3%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riverdale Avenue Community School and the percentage of White public school students in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riverdale Avenue Community School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Riverdale Avenue Community School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in New York.
0.49
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverdale Avenue Community School and the public school average diversity score of New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverdale Avenue Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverdale Avenue Community School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in New York by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverdale Avenue Community School's ranking?
Riverdale Avenue Community School is ranked #3851 out of 4,377 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Riverdale Avenue Community School often compared to?
Riverdale Avenue Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like P.S. 156 Waverly by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% NY state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Riverdale Avenue Community School?
300 students attend Riverdale Avenue Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Riverdale Avenue Community School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale Avenue Community School?
Riverdale Avenue Community School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Riverdale Avenue Community School offer ?
Riverdale Avenue Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverdale Avenue Community School part of?
Riverdale Avenue Community School is part of New York City Geographic District #23 School District.
In what neighborhood is Riverdale Avenue Community School located?
Riverdale Avenue Community School is located in the Brownsville neighborhood of Brooklyn, NY. There are 28 other public schools located in Brownsville.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 300 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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