Riverdale High School

Summary:

Riverdale High School is a public high school serving 2,043 students in grades 9-12 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. The school is part of the Rutherford County school district, which is ranked 33 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Riverdale High School's academic performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 55th out of 273 Tennessee high schools in 2016-2017 to 189th out of 384 in 2022-2023. The school's performance on state assessments is generally below the Rutherford County and Tennessee state averages, with some exceptions, such as 9th-grade Biology I. Student group performance also varies significantly, with White and Homeless students performing relatively better than other subgroups, while Asian, Special Education, and Low Socio-Economic Status students perform worse. Riverdale's per-student spending has increased in recent years, and the school has a relatively lower student-teacher ratio compared to nearby schools.

When compared to nearby schools like Smyrna High School, Stewarts Creek High School, Oakland High School, Siegel High School, and Blackman High School, Riverdale High School's academic performance is generally lower. However, the school outperforms the nearby Daniel McKee Alternative School, which serves a more disadvantaged student population.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 802 Warrior DR
       Murfreesboro, TN  37128


(615) 890-6450

District: Rutherford County

SchoolDigger Rank:
141st of 392 Tennessee High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,392 Help


Feeder schools for Riverdale High School:

Elementary:    Barfield Elementary
    Buchanan Elementary
    Christiana Elementary
    Plainview Elementary School
Middle:    Christiana Middle School
    Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  2,124

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.9%
African American:
21.9%
Hispanic:
20.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.6% Help


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Compare Details Riverdale High School ranks better than 64% of high schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 6th among 10 ranked high schools in the Rutherford County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.7. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Riverdale High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Riverdale High School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (48.9%), African American (21.9%), Hispanic (20.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverdale High School is 12.1, which is the 4th best among 10 high schools in the Rutherford County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverdale High School is $10,392, which is the 3rd highest among 10 high schools in the Rutherford County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverdale High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverdale High School 141st of 392 Tennessee public high schools. (See Riverdale High School in the ranking list.)

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Rutherford County:

SchoolDigger ranks Rutherford County 33rd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverdale High School

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Rank History for all students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 73.78 58th 267 78.3%
2011 67.37 84th 273 69.2%
2012 78.17 56th 269 79.2%
2013 69.56 61st 285 78.6%
2014 59.22 108th 296 63.5%
2015 66.29 98th 300 67.3%
2016 62.60 93rd 351 73.5%
2017 66.01 55th 273 79.9%
2018 53.08 120th 341 64.8%
2019 53.83 117th 342 65.8%
2021 41.98 185th 347 46.7%
2022 48.08 160th 358 55.3%
2023 44.12 189th 384 50.8%
2024 54.70 141st 392 64.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 40.93 11th 18 38.9%
2024 40.78 17th 29 41.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.85 45th 159 71.7%
2019 67.28 18th 127 85.8%
2021 26.67 105th 125 16.0%
2022 41.05 77th 151 49.0%
2024 19.39 173rd 183 5.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.18 231st 308 25.0%
2019 44.93 147th 302 51.3%
2021 29.99 233rd 317 26.5%
2022 36.35 202nd 322 37.3%
2023 30.96 241st 330 27.0%
2024 42.37 185th 337 45.1%
See the entire list of Best Tennessee High Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 69.59 5th 23 78.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 55.63 115th 337 65.9%
2021 43.62 175th 340 48.5%
2022 45.79 176th 350 49.7%
2023 43.88 190th 366 48.1%
2024 52.01 152nd 365 58.4%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.88 5th 11 54.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 50.88 129th 329 60.8%
2021 36.01 215th 332 35.2%
2022 46.27 156th 349 55.3%
2023 42.83 180th 359 49.9%
2024 55.16 134th 366 63.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.09 39th 47 17.0%
2019 34.71 34th 45 24.4%
2021 28.55 40th 48 16.7%
2022 45.43 29th 47 38.3%
2023 41.57 31st 45 31.1%
2024 30.57 39th 47 17.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.14 122nd 199 38.7%
2019 46.49 80th 187 57.2%
2021 29.54 145th 208 30.3%
2022 37.64 126th 222 43.2%
2023 34.21 148th 239 38.1%
2024 45.93 107th 240 55.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.66 41st 159 74.2%
2019 49.45 62nd 153 59.5%
2021 46.40 80th 180 55.6%
2022 42.44 94th 189 50.3%
2023 47.64 88th 202 56.4%
2024 58.80 55th 209 73.7%
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Rank History for White students at Riverdale High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.66 101st 307 67.1%
2019 55.27 91st 301 69.8%
2021 49.70 118th 306 61.4%
2022 52.49 114th 312 63.5%
2023 46.54 154th 325 52.6%
2024 56.71 109th 326 66.6%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Riverdale High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1464 247 73 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1786
1989 1426 222 103 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1754
1990 1447 230 111 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1793
1991 1483 234 124 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1844
1992 1511 238 126 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1878
1993 1682 307 140 4 0 n/a n/a -1 2132
1994 1572 310 123 14 0 n/a n/a 0 2019
1995 1621 313 143 10 7 n/a n/a 0 2094
1996 1621 313 143 10 7 n/a n/a 0 2094
1997 1670 333 137 7 7 n/a n/a -38 2116
1998 1953 196 41 22 5 n/a n/a -1 2216
1999 1779 360 137 24 6 n/a n/a 1 2307
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 2521 2521
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1798 1798
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1851 1851
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1851 1851
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1734 1734
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1868 1868
2006 1548 288 96 48 7 n/a n/a 0 1987
2007 1592 310 103 63 4 n/a n/a 0 2072
2008 1634 349 115 70 6 n/a n/a 0 2174
2009 1754 377 131 95 8 n/a n/a 0 2365
2010 1623 377 122 97 8 n/a n/a 0 2227
2011 1554 359 120 82 6 2 11 0 2134
2012 1452 344 117 83 5 1 16 0 2018
2013 1451 352 108 82 3 3 24 0 2023
2014 1375 292 100 97 4 2 24 0 1894
2015 1341 278 108 95 5 4 33 0 1864
2016 1372 307 105 120 4 3 43 0 1954
2017 1415 321 113 124 6 2 42 0 2023
2018 1458 338 112 118 5 8 41 0 2080
2019 1437 363 109 140 3 5 44 0 2101
2020 1048 427 94 218 3 2 53 0 1845
2021 937 444 93 242 1 2 64 0 1783
2022 919 420 89 304 2 3 77 0 1814
2023 1023 448 95 380 3 2 92 0 2043
2024 1039 465 91 432 3 1 93 0 2124

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Riverdale High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1786 73.0 24.4 n/a
1989 1754 73.0 24.0 n/a
1990 1793 73.0 24.5 n/a
1991 1844 96.0 19.2 n/a
1992 1878 96.0 19.5 n/a
1993 2132 96.0 22.2 n/a
1994 2019 105.0 19.2 n/a
1995 2094 105.0 19.9 n/a
1996 2094 105.0 19.9 n/a
1997 2116 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 2216 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 2307 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 2521 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1798 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1851 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1851 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1734 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1868 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1987 100.0 19.9 n/a
2007 2072 111.0 18.7 24.5
2008 2174 120.3 18.1 25.9
2009 2365 128.0 18.5 18.3
2010 2227 128.0 17.4 24.6
2011 2134 127.0 16.8 28.7
2012 2018 130.0 15.5 32.1
2013 2023 128.6 15.7 32.3
2014 1894 115.3 16.4 30.7
2015 1864 115.0 16.2 31.6
2016 1954 124.0 15.7 31.5
2017 2023 121.5 16.6 n/a
2018 2080 125.9 16.5 n/a
2019 2101 120.9 17.3 n/a
2020 1845 108.8 16.9 33.6
2021 1783 113.3 15.7 n/a
2022 1814 126.5 14.3 n/a
2023 2043 152.0 13.4 n/a
2024 2124 174.9 12.1 n/a

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 High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1786 73.0 24.4 n/a
1989 1754 73.0 24.0 n/a
1990 1793 73.0 24.5 n/a
1991 1844 96.0 19.2 n/a
1992 1878 96.0 19.5 n/a
1993 2132 96.0 22.2 n/a
1994 2019 105.0 19.2 n/a
1995 2094 105.0 19.9 n/a
1996 2094 105.0 19.9 n/a
1997 2116 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 2216 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 2307 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 2521 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 1798 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 1851 n/a n/a n/a
2003 1851 n/a n/a n/a
2004 1734 n/a n/a n/a
2005 1868 n/a n/a n/a
2006 1987 100.0 19.9 n/a
2007 2072 111.0 18.7 24.5
2008 2174 120.3 18.1 25.9
2009 2365 128.0 18.5 18.3
2010 2227 128.0 17.4 24.6
2011 2134 127.0 16.8 28.7
2012 2018 130.0 15.5 32.1
2013 2023 128.6 15.7 32.3
2014 1894 115.3 16.4 30.7
2015 1864 115.0 16.2 31.6
2016 1954 124.0 15.7 31.5
2017 2023 121.5 16.6 n/a
2018 2080 125.9 16.5 n/a
2019 2101 120.9 17.3 n/a
2020 1845 108.8 16.9 33.6
2021 1783 113.3 15.7 n/a
2022 1814 126.5 14.3 n/a
2023 2043 152.0 13.4 n/a
2024 2124 174.9 12.1 n/a

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverdale High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $259 (3.1%) $7,730 (94.0%) $8,225
2020 $251 (2.7%) $8,661 (94.4%) $9,174
2021 $561 (5.8%) $8,834 (91.8%) $9,620
2022 $656 (6.5%) $9,144 (90.5%) $10,109
2023 $663 (6.4%) $9,391 (90.4%) $10,392

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education
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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 117th of 342 High schoolsRanks 189th of 384 High schools
 15%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
9th Grade Integrated Math I (Riverdale High School)18.419.6
 1.2%
   9th Grade Integrated Math I (Rutherford County)22.719.1
 3.6%
   9th Grade Integrated Math I (Tennessee)17.915
 2.9%
9th Grade Integrated Math II (Riverdale High School)88.186.8
 1.3%
   9th Grade Integrated Math II (Rutherford County)9295
 3%
   9th Grade Integrated Math II (Tennessee)69.577.6
 8.1%
9th Grade English I (Riverdale High School)29.930.5
 0.6%
   9th Grade English I (Rutherford County)38.744.1
 5.4%
   9th Grade English I (Tennessee)33.336
 2.7%
10th Grade Integrated Math II (Riverdale High School)39.221.8
 17.4%
   10th Grade Integrated Math II (Rutherford County)32.927.2
 5.7%
   10th Grade Integrated Math II (Tennessee)2319.1
 3.9%
10th Grade Integrated Math III (Riverdale High School)53.578.3
 24.8%
   10th Grade Integrated Math III (Rutherford County)77.385.7
 8.4%
   10th Grade Integrated Math III (Tennessee)52.770.5
 17.8%
10th Grade English II (Riverdale High School)49.244.9
 4.3%
   10th Grade English II (Rutherford County)51.359.4
 8.1%
   10th Grade English II (Tennessee)4450.7
 6.7%
11th Grade Integrated Math II (Riverdale High School)15.85
 10.8%
   11th Grade Integrated Math II (Rutherford County)5.99
 3.1%
   11th Grade Integrated Math II (Tennessee)4.37.6
 3.3%
11th Grade Integrated Math III (Riverdale High School)16.113.7
 2.4%
   11th Grade Integrated Math III (Rutherford County)19.919.8
 0.1%
   11th Grade Integrated Math III (Tennessee)14.714.4
 0.3%
11th Grade US History (Riverdale High School)35.336.9
 1.6%
   11th Grade US History (Rutherford County)33.541.1
 7.6%
   11th Grade US History (Tennessee)29.639.7
 10.1%
12th Grade US History (Riverdale High School)43.838.9
 4.9%
   12th Grade US History (Rutherford County)36.936.1
 0.8%
   12th Grade US History (Tennessee)27.835.4
 7.6%
All Grades Integrated Math I (Riverdale High School)18.418.6
 0.2%
   All Grades Integrated Math I (Rutherford County)27.927.9
   All Grades Integrated Math I (Tennessee)21.921.1
 0.8%
All Grades Integrated Math II (Riverdale High School)41.525.3
 16.2%
   All Grades Integrated Math II (Rutherford County)37.833.4
 4.4%
   All Grades Integrated Math II (Tennessee)27.924.9
 3%
All Grades Integrated Math III (Riverdale High School)19.216.7
 2.5%
   All Grades Integrated Math III (Rutherford County)28.727.1
 1.6%
   All Grades Integrated Math III (Tennessee)21.221.7
 0.5%
All Grades US History (Riverdale High School)35.237.2
 2%
   All Grades US History (Rutherford County)33.641.1
 7.5%
   All Grades US History (Tennessee)28.638.5
 9.9%
All Grades English I (Riverdale High School)29.429.9
 0.5%
   All Grades English I (Rutherford County)37.242.9
 5.7%
   All Grades English I (Tennessee)32.735.4
 2.7%
All Grades English II (Riverdale High School)4944.8
 4.2%
   All Grades English II (Rutherford County)50.658.8
 8.2%
   All Grades English II (Tennessee)42.749.4
 6.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students21012043
 2.8%
African American363448
 23.4%
American Indian33
Asian10995
 12.8%
Hispanic140380
 171.4%
Pacific Islander52
 60%
White14371023
 28.8%
Two or More Races4492
 109.1%


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Riverdale High School ranks 141st of 392 Tennessee high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 2,124 students attended Riverdale High School.

Students at Riverdale High School are 49% White, 22% African American, 20% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

Riverdale High School is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Barfield Elementary
Elementary : Buchanan Elementary
Elementary : Christiana Elementary
Elementary : Plainview Elementary School
Middle : Christiana Middle School
Middle : Whitworth-Buchanan Middle School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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