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Public elementary school · Riverdale Sd 51j · Portland, Oregon

Riverdale Grade School

Riverdale Grade School rates 9.8, right at the middle of Riverdale Sd 51j's elementary schools, whose rated median is 9.8.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus against public elementary schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
9.8this school

9.8 on a one-to-ten scale; the Riverdale Sd 51j median is 9.8.

#3 of 1,229 schools in Oregon · Riverdale Sd 51j: 1 elementary schools rated, median 9.8

The brief

A Riverdale Sd 51j elementary school where students score 83 points above what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 3 of 1,229 schools in Oregon and 1 of 2 in Riverdale Sd 51j.

Riverdale Grade School is listed in Riverdale Sd 51j, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math80%48 points above the Oregon average of 32%286 students tested · 2025 OSAS
Reading87%44 points above the Oregon average of 43%285 students tested · 2025 OSAS
Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2025.2025 OSAS; 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.7
50% of the rating
Academics
10.0
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.6
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 6 sources, 2019–2025

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

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 OSAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSAS. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 OSAS · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 OSAS. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 97219; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

About our dataHow we calculate scores

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Riverdale Grade School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

Open the Portland school map to see school quality against home prices across the metro.

The area

Median income
$115,525
Median home value
$651,600
Median rent
$1,603/mo
College educated
66.1%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
6.7%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
10
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
5,782/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Portland. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Portland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Compare nearby

Grade-compatible schools using the same rating model.
Public-school ratings. Grade-compatible schools within 5 miles, best rated first.
  1. Riverdale Grade Schoolthis school
    9.8
  2. Forest Hills Elementary School1.4 mi
    9.6Compare →
  3. Llewellyn Elementary School2.6 mi
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  4. Stephenson Elementary School2.3 mi
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  5. Hallinan Elementary School2.5 mi
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  6. Duniway Elementary School2.4 mi
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  7. Ardenwald Elementary School2.0 mi
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  8. Oak Grove Elementary1.3 mi
    5.7Compare →
  9. Milwaukie EL Puente Elementary School1.1 mi
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Eight grade-compatible schools using the same rating model sit within 5 miles, and none rates higher than Riverdale Grade School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Riverdale Grade School

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Riverdale Grade School is located at 11733 S Breyman Ave, Portland, OR 97219, USA 1. The school's mission is to develop inquisitive, imaginative, and eager learners who demonstrate academic mastery through exhibition to become effective communicators and responsible leaders 1. Its vision states that students learn to use their minds well, engage creatively, and act compassionately 1. The school is part of the Riverdale School District, which includes Riverdale High School 1. Recent district events include a celebration of the high school's 30th anniversary and a school board meeting celebrating a year of achievements 1. The grade school calendar lists events such as a 3rd and 4th-grade concert and an inservice day 1. The school's library is located on the second floor of the grade school building 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.riverdaleschool.com
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Questions families ask

What grades does Riverdale Grade School serve?

Riverdale Grade School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Riverdale Grade School?

Riverdale Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.

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

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

How does Riverdale Grade School rank in OR?

Riverdale Grade School ranks #3 of 1,229 schools in OR.

What is Riverdale Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverdale Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.8 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 Grade School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverdale Grade School has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Riverdale Grade School a charter school?

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

Is Riverdale Grade School a Title I school?

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

School facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
400
Student-teacher ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Multnomah County
Phone
(503) 262-4842
Rank in district
#1 of 2
Schools in district
2
District spending per student
$20,111
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 97219)
43,111
Area average commute
22.7 min
Area median age
41.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Oregon Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.