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#2707 of 3,441 schools in OH

Riverdale Middle School

Middle School · Riverdale Local · Mt. Blanchard, OH

A Riverdale Local middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

20613 State Route 37, Mt. Blanchard, OH 45867

  • Math 40% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.7Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.6Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency39.9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency45% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)47% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment4.2Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.3:1
District spending per student$13,522
Chronic Absenteeism18.8%

Students at Riverdale Middle School score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OH average.

Math Proficiency40%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 45% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
84%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
83%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
76%
ELA
85%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
87%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
61%
2020*
Math
42%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
42%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
40%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 69% (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 28 test records from OH state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Riverdale Middle 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average251/100K

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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

$88,929

Median home value

$159,000

Median rent

$863/mo

College educated

23.8%

Homeownership

83.3%

Poverty rate

2.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 45867; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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 Local

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#4 of 4
District spending per student
$13,522NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Riverdale Middle School is listed in Riverdale Local; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Riverdale Middle School

Riverdale Middle School is a public middle school in Mt. Blanchard, OH, part of Riverdale Local, serving approximately 213 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,707 of 3,441 schools in OH.

State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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 213 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Middle School is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverdale Middle School rank in OH?

Riverdale Middle School ranks #2,707 of 3,441 schools in OH.

What is Riverdale Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverdale Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverdale Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

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.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
213
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
10
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Hancock County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.8%
Area population (ZIP 45867)
975
Area average commute
35.1 min
Area median age
44.5
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 45867; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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