Is Riverdale Avenue Community School a good school?

Riverdale Avenue Community School ranks 1183 rd of 2439 New York elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Riverdale Avenue Community School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 300 students attended Riverdale Avenue Community School.

What is the racial makeup of Riverdale Avenue Community School?

Students at Riverdale Avenue Community School are 66% African American, 28% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% Asian.

Riverdale Avenue Community School

Summary:

Riverdale Avenue Community School is an elementary school serving grades PK-5 in Brooklyn, New York, with a student population of around 300. The school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in 3rd grade ELA and Math, despite having a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students.

Riverdale Avenue Community School has a significantly higher percentage of African American (65.67%) and Hispanic (28.33%) students compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 61.25% to 80.83% African American and 75.96% to 97.5% economically disadvantaged. In the 2022-2023 school year, 67.74% of 3rd graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 42.04% in New York City Geographic District #23 and 44.89% statewide. In Math, 65.63% of 3rd graders were proficient or better, compared to 46.11% in the district and 53.68% statewide. The school's performance has also improved over the past few years, with its statewide ranking rising from 2192 out of 2413 in 2018-2019 to 1183 out of 2439 in 2022-2023.

Riverdale Avenue Community School's high per-student spending, ranging from $19,571 to $23,351 over the past few years, is notable compared to the surrounding schools, which range from $19,390 to $40,484 per student. This suggests that the school's strong academic performance may be attributed to its effective allocation of resources and support for its diverse student population, which includes a high percentage of African American and Hispanic students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. The school's progress and the challenges faced by the surrounding schools in the district provide valuable insights for understanding the educational landscape in this community.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

76 Riverdale Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11212

(718) 485-1679

District: New York City Geographic District #23

SchoolDigger Rank:
1183^rd of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $23,351

Student/teacher ratio: 12.5

Number of students: 300

Racial breakdown:

African American:

65.7%

Hispanic:

28.3%

White:

2.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Riverdale Avenue Community School ranks better than 51.5% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks 4^th among 15 ranked elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #23. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 49.22. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (65.7%), Hispanic (28.3%), White (2.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverdale Avenue Community School is 12.5. 9 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #23 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Riverdale Avenue Community School employs 24 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverdale Avenue Community School is $23,351. 12 elementary schools in the New York City Geographic District #23 spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Riverdale Avenue Community School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverdale Avenue Community School 1183^rd of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Riverdale Avenue Community School in the ranking list.)

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New York City Geographic District #23:

SchoolDigger ranks New York City Geographic District #23 694^th of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Riverdale Avenue Community School

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Rank History for all students at Riverdale Avenue Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2015	25.96	1796^th	2352	23.6%
2016	21.89	1946^th	2366	17.8%
2017	21.18	1974^th	2386	17.3%
2018	11.06	2237^th	2395	6.6%
2019	13.71	2192^nd	2413	9.2%
2022	18.23	2098^th	2434	13.8%
2023	49.22	1183^rd	2439	51.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverdale Avenue Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	19.68	1862^nd	1941	4.1%
2019	26.34	1520^th	1859	18.2%
2022	30.97	1492^nd	2031	26.5%
2023	41.61	1022^nd	2016	49.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverdale Avenue Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	16.62	1899^th	2045	7.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Riverdale Avenue Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.18	624^th	730	14.5%
2019	24.08	510^th	570	10.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Riverdale Avenue Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	9.30	2244^th	2338	4.0%
2019	16.01	2108^th	2357	10.6%
2022	25.85	1882^nd	2401	21.6%
2023	61.86	843^rd	2403	64.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Riverdale Avenue Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	17.23	2081^st	2340	11.1%
2019	20.52	1961^st	2358	16.8%
2022	13.21	2224^th	2400	7.3%
2023	35.16	1567^th	2400	34.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Riverdale Avenue Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile
2018	18.97	849^th	948	10.4%
2019	29.60	635^th	891	28.7%
2022	39.03	550^th	936	41.2%
2023	65.24	238^th	857	72.2%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverdale Avenue Community School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NY State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	26.24	1117^th	1392	19.8%

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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: NY State Education Department

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Enrollment information for Riverdale Avenue Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2013	1	147	2	40	3	3	1	197
2014	0	201	6	49	11	0	1	268
2015	3	225	6	48	8	0	1	291
2016	4	284	7	54	8	0	1	358
2017	5	281	10	63	8	1	4	372
2018	5	257	7	75	4	0	1	349
2019	9	286	5	72	6	1	0	379
2020	9	274	4	67	5	3	0	362
2021	11	227	6	51	1	2	1	299
2022	6	222	4	63	2	2	1	300
2023	8	197	6	85	1	1	2	300

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverdale Avenue Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	197	15.0	13.1	97
2014	268	20.9	12.7	73.1
2015	291	24.0	12.1	88.7
2016	358	26.0	13.7	95
2017	372	31.6	11.7	97.8
2018	349	31.0	11.2	94.8
2019	379	30.5	12.4	92.6
2020	362	24.0	15.0	90.9
2021	299	29.0	10.3	95.7
2022	300	22.8	13.1	93
2023	300	24.0	12.5	93.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Riverdale Avenue Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2013	197	15.0	13.1	97
2014	268	20.9	12.7	73.1
2015	291	24.0	12.1	88.7
2016	358	26.0	13.7	95
2017	372	31.6	11.7	97.8
2018	349	31.0	11.2	94.8
2019	379	30.5	12.4	92.6
2020	362	24.0	15.0	90.9
2021	299	29.0	10.3	95.7
2022	300	22.8	13.1	93
2023	300	24.0	12.5	93.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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