Riverdale School serves 46 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-79% (which was approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 74%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 9% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Nebraska state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
46 students
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-79%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-79%
74%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
n/a
22%
Black
7%
7%
White
91%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% NE state average), while 60-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 74% NE state average).
How many students attend Riverdale School?
46 students attend Riverdale School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Riverdale School students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverdale School?
Riverdale School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Riverdale School offer ?
Riverdale School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Riverdale School part of?
Riverdale School is part of Kearney Public Schools School District.
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