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#1772 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 37% in state
Riverdale Avenue Community School
Elementary School · NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23
76 RIVERDALE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Enrollment
314
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Enrollment
314
Student-Teacher
12.6:1
Score
6.9
Grades
Pre-K – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
New York schools
#1,772 of 4,742
In Brooklyn
#220 of 570
public schools
In district
#6 of 28
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23
Academic growth
9.7 / 10
Excellent
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Riverdale Avenue Community School
Elementary School in Brooklyn · grades Pre-K – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
PS 361 East Flatbush Early Childhood School
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About Riverdale Avenue Community School
Riverdale Avenue Community School is a public elementary school in Brooklyn, NY, part of NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23. Riverdale Avenue Community School serves approximately 314 students, and covers grades Pre-K-5th, and has a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Riverdale Avenue Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,772 of 4,742 schools in NY.
Structured state assessment records for Riverdale Avenue Community School show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
- This school 6.9 · Average
- District avg 5.3
- NY avg 5.9
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Riverdale Avenue Community School sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
49% of students at Riverdale Avenue Community School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Riverdale Avenue Community School — Students at Riverdale Avenue Community School score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores NY EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 20 test records from NY state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.7/10.
How Riverdale Avenue Community School Compares
See how Riverdale Avenue Community School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
76 RIVERDALE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11212
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Riverdale Avenue Community School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL (rated 7.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is PS 165 IDA POSNER (rated 6.5/10, 0.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, PS 327 DR ROSE B ENGLISH (rated 6.2/10, 0.6 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Brooklyn, see our Brooklyn schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 0.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| RIVERDALE AVENUE MIDDLE SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.0 mi | 6.0 |
| PS 165 IDA POSNER Brooklyn | 0.2 mi | 6.5 |
| TEACHERS PREPARATORY HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 6.0 |
| FREDERICK DOUGLASS ACADEMY VII HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 7.3 |
| PS 41 FRANCIS WHITE Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 4.6 |
| MOTT HALL IV Brooklyn | 0.3 mi | 3.8 |
| PS/IS 323 Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 3.3 |
| MOTT HALL BRIDGES ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 5.2 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL FOR ART AND PHILOSPHY Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 6.8 |
| EAST BROOKLYN COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 6.6 |
| PS 156 WAVERLY Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 4.3 |
| IS 392 Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 4.5 |
| BROOKLYN ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.4 mi | 7.7 |
| CULTURAL ARTS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL AT SPRING CREEK Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 5.8 |
| SID MILLER ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| KAPPA V (KNOWLEDGE AND POWER PREP ACADEMY) Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| BROOKLYN DEMOCRACY ACADEMY Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 5.3 |
| METROPOLITAN DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 5.4 |
| LEADERSHIP PREPARATORY BROWNSVILLE CHARTER SCHOOL Brooklyn | 0.5 mi | 7.8 |
| PS 327 DR ROSE B ENGLISH Brooklyn | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 11212 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$40,060
Median Home Value
$549,400
Median Rent
$1,231/mo
Population
87,946
College Educated
16.4%
Homeownership
13.8%
Avg Commute
50.1 min
Poverty Rate
33.7%
Median Age
35.6
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BROOKLYN AVENUE SCHOOL Valley Stream, NY | 6.9 |
| DEERFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Utica, NY | 6.9 |
| DIVISION STREET ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saratoga Springs, NY | 6.9 |
| EAST FLATBUSH ASCEND CHARTER SCHOOL (EFACS) Brooklyn, NY | 6.9 |
| EAST VIEW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Olean, NY | 6.9 |
| FLOYD BELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Kirkwood, NY | 6.9 |
Compare Riverdale Avenue Community School with similar schools nearby
Side-by-side ratings, test scores, and demographics for the schools parents most often weigh against this one.
- CompareRiverdale Avenue Community School vs PS 361 EAST FLATBUSH EARLY CHILDHOOD SCHOOLBROOKLYN, NY Peer score 5.8/10 -1.1 vs Riverdale Avenue Community School
- CompareRiverdale Avenue Community School vs PS 312 BERGEN BEACHBrooklyn, NY Peer score 6.5/10 -0.4 vs Riverdale Avenue Community School
- CompareRiverdale Avenue Community School vs PS 121 NELSON A ROCKEFELLERBrooklyn, NY Peer score 7.5/10 +0.6 vs Riverdale Avenue Community School
- CompareRiverdale Avenue Community School vs MAURICE SENDAK COMMUNITY SCHOOL (THE)Brooklyn, NY Peer score 7.3/10 +0.4 vs Riverdale Avenue Community School
- CompareRiverdale Avenue Community School vs PS 32 SAMUEL MILLS SPROLEBrooklyn, NY Peer score 8.4/10 +1.5 vs Riverdale Avenue Community School
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Riverdale Avenue Community School
What grades does Riverdale Avenue Community School serve?
Riverdale Avenue Community School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Riverdale Avenue Community School?
Riverdale Avenue Community School has an enrollment of approximately 314 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Avenue Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Avenue Community School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverdale Avenue Community School rank in NY?
Riverdale Avenue Community School ranks #1,772 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Riverdale Avenue Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverdale Avenue Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Avenue Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverdale Avenue Community School has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Riverdale Avenue Community School a charter school?
No, Riverdale Avenue Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverdale Avenue Community School a Title I school?
No, Riverdale Avenue Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverdale Avenue Community School?
95.5% of students at Riverdale Avenue Community 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 314
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.5%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.4%
- Phone
- (718) 485-1679
Resources & Links
District
NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23- District Enrollment
- 8,334
- Schools in District
- 28
- District Rank
- #6 of 28
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