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Riverdale School District


At a glance
261stof 609 New Jersey districts▲ 2
Better than 57% of New Jersey districts
Elementary 1Grades PK, KG-8
52 Newark Pompton Tpk.
Riverdale, NJ 07457
·(973) 839-1300·All New Jersey district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 57.1% of districts
1
School
273
Students
Top rankedRiverdale School470th of 1,347 New Jersey elementary schools
Biggest riser
Riverdale School up 43 spots statewide this year
Summary:

The Riverdale School District in New Jersey is home to a single elementary school, Riverdale School, which serves students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade. Despite being the only school in the district, Riverdale School stands out as a strong-performing institution, ranking in the top 35% of elementary schools in the state of New Jersey.

Riverdale School has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, indicating it is performing above average compared to other schools in the state. The school's test scores in English Language Arts and Mathematics are generally higher than the state averages, with several grade levels scoring significantly above the benchmarks. Additionally, Riverdale School has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 14.9%, suggesting a high level of student engagement and attendance.

In terms of resources, Riverdale School spends $12,574 per student, which is in line with the state average, and has a student-teacher ratio of 8.9, indicating efficient resource allocation. The school also has a moderate level of socioeconomic diversity, with 14.29% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, contributing to a well-rounded learning environment. Overall, Riverdale School appears to be a high-performing and well-resourced elementary school within the Riverdale School District, providing a quality education for its students.

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

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