Summary:
The city of Riverdale, Georgia is home to 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The data reveals significant disparities in academic performance and resource allocation across the Riverdale school district, suggesting that more work is needed to ensure equitable educational opportunities for all students.
Among the standout schools, Oliver Elementary School has the highest performance on state assessments, with over 35% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts and over 34% in math. At the high school level, Riverdale High School stands out with the highest 4-year graduation rate at 89% and higher proficiency rates on state assessments compared to Charles R. Drew High School. Additionally, Sequoyah Middle School has an impressive 52% proficiency rate on the Algebra I end-of-course assessment, significantly higher than the district and state averages.
However, the data also reveals that all schools in the Clayton County district have extremely high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that the Riverdale community faces significant socioeconomic challenges. The public charter school, Dubois Integrity Academy, stands out with its high per-student spending and relatively low student-teacher ratio, but its academic performance is still among the lowest in the district.
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