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Riverdale

143 Needham Street
Dedham, MA 02026
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 174 students in grades 1-5, Riverdale ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 174 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50% in MA
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Riverdale ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Riverdale's student population of 174 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
174 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 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 ranks within the top 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Riverdale is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MA)
#732 out of 1631 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Riverdale, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverdale and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverdale and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Riverdale and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Riverdale and the percentage of Asian public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
13%
24%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Riverdale and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
10%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Riverdale and the percentage of Black public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
72%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Riverdale and the percentage of White public school students in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Riverdale and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Massachusetts 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.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Massachusetts.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Riverdale and the public school average diversity score of Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Riverdale and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Riverdale and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Massachusetts by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverdale's ranking?
Riverdale is ranked #732 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Riverdale often compared to?
Riverdaleis often viewed alongside schools like Stall Brook, Greenlodge, Oakdale by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Riverdale?
174 students attend Riverdale.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Riverdale students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale?
Riverdale has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Riverdale offer ?
Riverdale offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Riverdale part of?
Riverdale is part of Dedham School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 174 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 28%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education

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