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#1207 of 1,793 schools in MA
Riverdale
Elementary School · Dedham · Dedham, MA
A Dedham elementary school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
143 Needham Street, Dedham, MA 02026
- Math 34% vs MA 42% (2025)
- Reading 36% vs MA 41% (2025)
- 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverdale score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 MCAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2022, to 35% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 82 test records from MA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Riverdale sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Boston map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,597/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dedham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$124,375
Median home value
$630,400
Median rent
$2,058/mo
College educated
55.1%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 02026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kilmer K-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| The Rashi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 274 | Compare → |
| Beethoven Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–2 | 1.3 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| St Theresa SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–6 | 1.3 mi | 219 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dedham
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $27,360NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverdale is listed in Dedham; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverdale
Riverdale is a public elementary school in Dedham, MA, part of Dedham, serving approximately 193 students in grades 1st-5th with a 9.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,207 of 1,793 schools in MA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverdale
What grades does Riverdale serve?
Riverdale serves students in grades 1st through 5th.
How many students attend Riverdale?
Riverdale has an enrollment of approximately 193 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale is 9.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverdale rank in MA?
Riverdale ranks #1,207 of 1,793 schools in MA.
What is Riverdale's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverdale has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverdale has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riverdale a charter school?
No, Riverdale is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverdale a Title I school?
No, Riverdale is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 1st – 5th
- Enrollment
- 193
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Norfolk County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.3%
- Phone
- (781) 310-2000
- Area population (ZIP 02026)
- 25,109
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 43.5
Official sources & links
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 · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MCAS · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 02026; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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