Summary:
Riverdale, New Jersey is home to a single elementary school, Riverdale School, which serves grades PK-8 and has a total enrollment of 285 students. The school is part of the Riverdale School District, which is ranked 261 out of 613 school districts in New Jersey and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Riverdale School appears to be a relatively strong-performing school within the district and the state. The school has consistently ranked in the top 50% of New Jersey elementary schools over the past three years, with a statewide ranking of 513 out of 1,338 schools in 2023-2024, 463 out of 1,342 schools in 2022-2023, and 480 out of 1,345 schools in 2021-2022. Additionally, the school's performance on NJSLA assessments is generally above the state average, with several grade levels and subject areas showing a higher percentage of students proficient or better compared to the state. Riverdale School also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 8.6, indicating small class sizes and potentially more individualized attention for students.
Other key metrics for Riverdale School include a chronic absenteeism rate of 16.6% and 11.23% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting the school serves a relatively affluent student population. The school's spending per student of $12,574 is higher than the state average, which could provide additional resources and support for students. Overall, the data indicates that Riverdale School is a strong-performing elementary school within the Riverdale School District and the state of New Jersey, with consistently high academic achievement, low chronic absenteeism, and a focus on small class sizes and resource allocation.
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