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#1256 of 3,813 schools in IL

Top 33% in state

Riverdale SR High School

High School · Riverdale Cusd 100 · Port Byron, IL

A Riverdale Cusd 100 high school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

9622 256th St N, Port Byron, IL 61275

  • Math 27% proficient (2021)
  • Reading 32% proficient (2022)
  • 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.43 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2021 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)42% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
College Readiness6.6Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment6.0Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.3:1
District spending per student$13,909
Chronic Absenteeism24.4%

Students at Riverdale SR High School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2021 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2021 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency32%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2011
Math
57%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
45%
ELA
65%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
62%
2014
Math
5%
ELA
35%
2015
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2016
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2017
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2021*
Math
27%
ELA
32%
2022
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

15.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Riverdale SR High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 5Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average253/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$99,583

Median home value

$235,800

Median rent

$684/mo

College educated

29.9%

Homeownership

84.5%

Poverty rate

7.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 61275; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Riverdale Cusd 100

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,909NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverdale SR High School is listed in Riverdale CUSD 100; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverdale SR High School

Riverdale SR High School is a public high school in Port Byron, IL, part of Riverdale Cusd 100, serving approximately 308 students in grades 9th-12th with a 12.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,256 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverdale SR High School

What grades does Riverdale SR High School serve?

Riverdale SR High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Riverdale SR High School?

Riverdale SR High School has an enrollment of approximately 308 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale SR High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale SR High School is 12.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverdale SR High School rank in IL?

Riverdale SR High School ranks #1,256 of 3,813 schools in IL.

What is Riverdale SR High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverdale SR High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 SR High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverdale SR High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Riverdale SR High School a charter school?

No, Riverdale SR High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Riverdale SR High School a Title I school?

No, Riverdale SR High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverdale SR High School?

15.9% of students at Riverdale SR High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
308
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Rock Island County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.4%
Area population (ZIP 61275)
4,226
Area average commute
21.2 min
Area median age
47.4
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • 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 61275; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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