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#2188 of 2,268 schools in GA
Riverdale Middle School
Middle School · Clayton County · Riverdale, GA
A Clayton County middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Roberts Dr, Riverdale, GA 30274
- Math 7% vs GA 42% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs GA 42% (2024)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverdale Middle School score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 GA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. GA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 14% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from GA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverdale Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,455
Median home value
$157,100
Median rent
$1,241/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
21.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 30274; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sequoyah Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 796 | Compare → |
| Kendrick Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 623 | Compare → |
| Upper Room Ministries Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 2.2 mi | 28 | Compare → |
| Pointe South Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 718 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Clayton County
- Schools in district
- 67
- Rank in district
- #58 of 66
- District spending per student
- $14,609NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverdale Middle School is listed in Clayton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverdale Middle School
Riverdale Middle School is a public middle school in Riverdale, GA, part of Clayton County, serving approximately 593 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,188 of 2,268 schools in GA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverdale Middle School
What grades does Riverdale Middle School serve?
Riverdale Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Riverdale Middle School?
Riverdale Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Middle School is 15.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverdale Middle School rank in GA?
Riverdale Middle School ranks #2,188 of 2,268 schools in GA.
What is Riverdale Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverdale Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Riverdale Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverdale Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Riverdale Middle School a charter school?
No, Riverdale Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverdale Middle School a Title I school?
No, Riverdale Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverdale Middle School?
100.0% of students at Riverdale Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clayton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.4%
- Phone
- (770) 994-4045
- Area population (ZIP 30274)
- 33,929
- Area average commute
- 30.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 GA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 GA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 30274; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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