Summary:
The city of Riverdale, Illinois is home to 5 schools, including 4 elementary schools and 1 middle school, all part of the Dolton School District 148 and the Gen George Patton School District 133. While the district faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism and generally low academic performance compared to state averages, a few schools stand out as relative bright spots.
Park Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in the Riverdale area, ranking 1319 out of 2056 Illinois elementary schools in 2024-2025. It has the strongest proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics across all grades, with 43.5% of students proficient or better in ELA in 2024-2025, compared to the district average of 26% and the state average of 53.1%. Riverdale School is another relatively high-performing school, ranking 1140 out of 2067 Illinois elementary schools in 2023-2024 and maintaining relatively strong proficiency rates, especially in the lower grades.
However, the majority of Riverdale schools struggle with low academic achievement, with most performing significantly below state averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics. These schools also face high rates of economic disadvantage, with free and reduced lunch rates ranging from 57.62% to 99.32%. Addressing the challenges of chronic absenteeism, low test scores, and socioeconomic factors will be crucial for improving educational outcomes across the Riverdale school district.
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