Riverdale Elementary

Summary:

Riverdale Elementary is a public middle school located in Riverdale, CA, serving grades 4-8 with a total enrollment of 522 students. The school is part of the Riverdale Joint Unified School District, which is ranked 1181 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Riverdale Elementary faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 7.1% in 2018-2019 to 28.0% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state average. Academically, the school's performance, as measured by Smarter Balanced Assessments, is generally below the state and district averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics were 34.49% and 28.66%, respectively, compared to the state averages of 47.04% and 35.54%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and English Language Learners performing relatively better, while White students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds perform in the bottom 50% of the state.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Ronald W. Reagan Elementary, John Sutter Middle, and Lemoore University Elementary Charter, Riverdale Elementary's performance is generally lower, with these schools tending to have higher proficiency rates, lower chronic absenteeism, and better overall rankings and ratings. This may be due in part to the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Riverdale Elementary, with 87.93% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.


Detail:

Public 4-8

 3700 Stathem St.
       Riverdale, CA  93656


(559) 867-3589

District: Riverdale Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1426th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,724 Help


Students who attend Riverdale Elementary usually attend:

High:    Riverdale High

Feeder schools for Riverdale Elementary:

Elementary:    Fipps Primary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.7 Help
Number of students:  517

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
90.9%
White:
8.1%
African American:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  91.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Riverdale Elementary ranks worse than 64.4% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.08. (See more...)
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Compare Details Riverdale Elementary ranks worse than 51.4% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.89. (See more...)
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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 Racial makeup is: Hispanic (90.9%), White (8.1%), African American (1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 91.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Riverdale Elementary is 18.7. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Riverdale Elementary is $11,724.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Riverdale Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverdale Elementary 3773rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Riverdale Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


English Language Learner students:
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Male students:
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SchoolDigger ranks Riverdale Elementary 1426th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Riverdale Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Riverdale Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverdale Joint Unified 1181st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Riverdale Elementary

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Riverdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.23 3289th 4809 31.6%
2005 35.18 2999th 4822 37.8%
2006 36.08 2930th 4818 39.2%
2007 51.81 2216th 5113 56.7%
2008 55.79 2063rd 5113 59.7%
2009 54.72 2204th 5193 57.6%
2010 52.94 2384th 5314 55.1%
2011 56.14 2237th 5377 58.4%
2012 49.38 2660th 5390 50.6%
2013 41.48 3220th 5530 41.8%
2015 18.36 4799th 5611 14.5%
2016 22.19 4408th 5614 21.5%
2017 30.54 3794th 5692 33.3%
2018 32.38 3639th 5662 35.7%
2019 38.00 3312th 5789 42.8%
2021 28.02 978th 1417 31.0%
2022 27.27 4119th 5883 30.0%
2023 29.48 3940th 5874 32.9%
2024 32.08 3773rd 5862 35.6%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Riverdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.62 1683rd 3246 48.2%
2019 29.50 2536th 3275 22.6%
2021 35.53 392nd 602 34.9%
2022 34.47 2249th 3311 32.1%
2023 43.85 1566th 3250 51.8%
2024 44.45 1514th 3160 52.1%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Riverdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.92 2273rd 2420 6.1%
2024 30.63 1785th 2634 32.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.55 3275th 5084 35.6%
2019 45.83 2690th 5173 48.0%
2021 39.46 656th 1110 40.9%
2022 33.20 3563rd 5264 32.3%
2023 38.70 3164th 5374 41.1%
2024 40.06 3139th 5511 43.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Riverdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.24 4063rd 5413 24.9%
2019 33.65 3527th 5492 35.8%
2021 26.56 910th 1267 28.2%
2022 25.57 4157th 5635 26.2%
2023 30.19 3747th 5617 33.3%
2024 35.91 3338th 5605 40.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Riverdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.61 3130th 5431 42.4%
2019 43.41 2816th 5510 48.9%
2021 30.15 833rd 1272 34.5%
2022 30.07 3776th 5663 33.3%
2023 30.24 3759th 5650 33.5%
2024 30.71 3760th 5636 33.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Riverdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.66 3168th 4830 34.4%
2019 42.81 2767th 4963 44.2%
2022 36.17 3204th 5084 37.0%
2023 38.95 2994th 5098 41.3%
2024 43.87 2685th 5102 47.4%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Riverdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.60 1274th 2737 53.5%
2019 62.06 1131st 2834 60.1%
2022 28.13 2070th 2726 24.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Riverdale Elementary

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Rank History for all middle school students at Riverdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 40.87 965th 1769 45.4%
2005 37.42 1053rd 1777 40.7%
2006 40.71 988th 1804 45.2%
2007 48.20 933rd 1999 53.3%
2008 48.66 962nd 2005 52.0%
2009 56.61 824th 2063 60.1%
2010 67.93 597th 2179 72.6%
2011 72.49 478th 2236 78.6%
2012 61.21 801st 2259 64.5%
2013 46.92 1239th 2379 47.9%
2015 29.25 1655th 2477 33.2%
2016 31.93 1585th 2497 36.5%
2017 24.00 1895th 2508 24.4%
2018 28.23 1718th 2480 30.7%
2019 34.00 1652nd 2715 39.2%
2021 39.61 506th 894 43.4%
2022 41.10 1433rd 2740 47.7%
2023 49.42 1185th 2802 57.7%
2024 40.89 1426th 2777 48.6%
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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Riverdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.00 474th 1364 65.2%
2019 29.94 1124th 1442 22.1%
2021 43.22 154th 363 57.6%
2022 42.78 663rd 1540 56.9%
2023 46.80 524th 1529 65.7%
2024 43.90 596th 1477 59.6%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Riverdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.82 1390th 2230 37.7%
2019 43.37 1234th 2369 47.9%
2021 47.51 326th 721 54.8%
2022 44.61 1175th 2458 52.2%
2023 61.45 718th 2549 71.8%
2024 48.43 1091st 2575 57.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Riverdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.34 1605th 2262 29.0%
2019 31.90 1561st 2380 34.4%
2021 32.22 486th 738 34.1%
2022 38.62 1388th 2509 44.7%
2023 49.92 1059th 2547 58.4%
2024 37.40 1424th 2546 44.1%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Riverdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.97 1559th 2273 31.4%
2019 35.50 1445th 2407 40.0%
2021 46.47 363rd 763 52.4%
2022 43.32 1239th 2527 51.0%
2023 47.66 1135th 2558 55.6%
2024 44.17 1224th 2547 51.9%
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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Riverdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.56 1315th 2072 36.5%
2019 40.22 1251st 2213 43.5%
2022 51.93 942nd 2359 60.1%
2023 61.71 692nd 2391 71.1%
2024 52.59 919th 2383 61.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Riverdale Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.78 1165th 1496 22.1%
2019 39.74 955th 1602 40.4%
2023 51.82 710th 1552 54.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, 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.

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Enrollment information for Riverdale Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 195 15 0 216 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1996 195 15 0 216 0 n/a n/a 0 426
1997 188 16 0 245 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1998 179 17 4 305 2 n/a n/a 0 507
1999 179 15 6 310 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2000 167 17 6 350 2 n/a n/a 0 542
2001 173 20 2 372 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2002 157 18 3 386 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2003 157 18 3 386 0 n/a n/a 0 564
2004 158 11 5 419 0 n/a n/a 0 593
2005 147 7 14 414 1 n/a n/a 0 583
2006 131 7 10 393 0 n/a n/a 0 541
2007 129 8 11 414 1 n/a n/a 0 563
2008 113 12 13 397 1 n/a n/a 0 536
2009 106 13 9 391 1 2 1 0 523
2010 99 10 5 405 2 1 0 0 522
2011 100 10 5 400 3 1 0 0 519
2012 102 11 10 401 4 1 3 0 532
2013 100 13 5 417 2 0 2 0 539
2014 85 10 5 446 2 0 2 0 550
2015 83 7 7 440 1 0 3 0 541
2016 90 6 3 470 0 0 2 0 571
2017 87 2 1 480 1 0 2 0 573
2018 76 3 1 504 2 0 2 0 588
2019 82 2 0 495 2 1 1 0 583
2020 63 1 0 465 2 0 0 0 531
2021 64 1 2 456 1 0 0 0 524
2022 50 3 0 462 1 0 0 0 516
2023 56 5 0 461 0 0 0 0 522
2024 42 5 0 470 0 0 0 0 517

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

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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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 426 21.0 20.3 57.3
1996 426 21.0 20.3 57.3
1997 449 22.0 20.4 68.8
1998 507 22.5 22.5 70.6
1999 510 23.5 21.7 71
2000 542 23.5 23.1 61.1
2001 567 24.5 23.1 75.3
2002 564 25.2 22.4 73.2
2003 564 25.2 22.4 73.2
2004 593 25.3 23.4 78.2
2005 583 25.3 23.0 77.7
2006 541 26.3 20.6 78.9
2007 563 25.8 21.8 76.6
2008 536 29.0 18.5 78.4
2009 523 27.8 17.4 82.8
2010 522 27.8 18.7 82.4
2011 519 n/a n/a 81.1
2012 532 24.0 22.1 n/a
2013 539 24.0 22.4 82.6
2014 550 24.7 22.2 84.9
2015 541 26.0 20.8 84.3
2016 571 28.0 20.3 86
2017 573 27.5 20.8 87.3
2018 588 26.7 21.9 83.7
2019 583 25.7 22.6 79.9
2020 531 n/a n/a 81
2021 524 24.7 21.1 84.2
2022 516 26.3 19.5 85.7
2023 522 26.5 19.6 87.9
2024 517 27.5 18.7 91.3

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 Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 426 21.0 20.3 57.3
1996 426 21.0 20.3 57.3
1997 449 22.0 20.4 68.8
1998 507 22.5 22.5 70.6
1999 510 23.5 21.7 71
2000 542 23.5 23.1 61.1
2001 567 24.5 23.1 75.3
2002 564 25.2 22.4 73.2
2003 564 25.2 22.4 73.2
2004 593 25.3 23.4 78.2
2005 583 25.3 23.0 77.7
2006 541 26.3 20.6 78.9
2007 563 25.8 21.8 76.6
2008 536 29.0 18.5 78.4
2009 523 27.8 17.4 82.8
2010 522 27.8 18.7 82.4
2011 519 n/a n/a 81.1
2012 532 24.0 22.1 n/a
2013 539 24.0 22.4 82.6
2014 550 24.7 22.2 84.9
2015 541 26.0 20.8 84.3
2016 571 28.0 20.3 86
2017 573 27.5 20.8 87.3
2018 588 26.7 21.9 83.7
2019 583 25.7 22.6 79.9
2020 531 n/a n/a 81
2021 524 24.7 21.1 84.2
2022 516 26.3 19.5 85.7
2023 522 26.5 19.6 87.9
2024 517 27.5 18.7 91.3

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Riverdale Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $11,724

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Riverdale Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 3312th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3940th of 5874 Elementary schools
 9.9%
Ranks 1652nd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1185th of 2802 Middle schools
 18.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverdale Elementary)38.133.3
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverdale Joint Unified)38.133.3
 4.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Riverdale Elementary)37.234.3
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Riverdale Joint Unified)37.234.3
 2.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverdale Elementary)38.227
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverdale Joint Unified)38.227
 11.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Riverdale Elementary)20.913.7
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Riverdale Joint Unified)20.913.7
 7.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Riverdale Elementary)30.320.6
 9.7%
   5th Grade Science (Riverdale Joint Unified)30.320.6
 9.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverdale Elementary)45.731.1
 14.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverdale Joint Unified)45.731.1
 14.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Riverdale Elementary)31.423.5
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Riverdale Joint Unified)31.423.5
 7.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverdale Elementary)43.738.4
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverdale Joint Unified)43.738.4
 5.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Riverdale Elementary)26.240.7
 14.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Riverdale Joint Unified)26.240.7
 14.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverdale Elementary)2648.5
 22.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Riverdale Joint Unified)2648.5
 22.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Riverdale Elementary)29.643.7
 14.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Riverdale Joint Unified)29.643.7
 14.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Riverdale Elementary)19.124.3
 5.2%
   8th Grade Science (Riverdale Joint Unified)19.124.3
 5.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students583522
 10.5%
African American25
 150%
American Indian20
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic495461
 6.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White8256
 31.7%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79.9%87.9%
 8%


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Students at Riverdale Elementary are 91% Hispanic, 8% White.

Riverdale Elementary ranks 1426th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 517 students attended Riverdale Elementary.

Students who attend Riverdale Elementary usually go on to attend Riverdale High


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