Serving 261 students in grades 6-8, Riverdale Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in IL
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Riverdale Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,426 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverdale Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Riverdale Middle School is ranked #535 out of 3,426 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% IL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend Riverdale Middle School?
261 students attend Riverdale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Riverdale Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale Middle School?
Riverdale Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Riverdale Middle School offer ?
Riverdale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Riverdale Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 261 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 9%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 47% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 75-79% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
