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#2625 of 4,742 schools in NY
Riverdale Avenue Middle School
Middle School · New York City Geographic District #23 · Brooklyn, NY
A New York City Geographic District #23 middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
76 RIVERDALE AVE, Brooklyn, NY 11212
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 29% proficient (2022)
- 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverdale Avenue Middle School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 7 points across the 10-year record (2013–2022) and has held near 17% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverdale Avenue Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Transit 100Rider’s Paradise
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$40,060
Median home value
$549,400
Median rent
$1,231/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
13.8%
Poverty rate
33.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 11212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mott Hall IVEnrollment path unverified | 3.8 | 6–8 | 0.3 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Brooklyn Ascend Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 1,264 | Compare → |
| Is 392Enrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 307 | Compare → |
| Middle School for Art and PhilosphyEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 0.4 mi | 152 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
New York City Geographic District #23
- Schools in district
- 28
- Rank in district
- #13 of 28
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Riverdale Avenue Middle School is listed in NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #23; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverdale Avenue Middle School
Riverdale Avenue Middle School is a public middle school in Brooklyn, NY, part of New York City Geographic District #23, serving approximately 117 students in grades 6th-8th with a 8.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,625 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverdale Avenue Middle School
What grades does Riverdale Avenue Middle School serve?
Riverdale Avenue Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Riverdale Avenue Middle School?
Riverdale Avenue Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 117 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Avenue Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Avenue Middle School is 8.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverdale Avenue Middle School rank in NY?
Riverdale Avenue Middle School ranks #2,625 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Riverdale Avenue Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverdale Avenue Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Avenue Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverdale Avenue Middle School has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).
Is Riverdale Avenue Middle School a charter school?
No, Riverdale Avenue Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverdale Avenue Middle School a Title I school?
No, Riverdale Avenue Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverdale Avenue Middle School?
97.4% of students at Riverdale Avenue 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
- 117
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.0%
- Phone
- (718) 346-0764
- Area population (ZIP 11212)
- 87,946
- Area average commute
- 50.1 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 · 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.
- 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 11212; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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