Excellent
#5 of 1,226 schools in OR
Top 1% in state
Riverdale Grade School
Elementary School · Riverdale Sd 51j · Portland, OR
A Riverdale Sd 51j elementary school where students score 29 points above what's typical for similar communities.
11733 S Breyman Ave, Portland, OR 97219
- Math 80% vs OR 32% (2025)
- Reading 87% vs OR 43% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverdale Grade School score 83% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 OSAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 83% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 87% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Riverdale Grade School 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 Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,288/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portland), 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
$115,525
Median home value
$651,600
Median rent
$1,603/mo
College educated
66.1%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97219; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portland Waldorf SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–12 | 0.9 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| St John the Baptist Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Milwaukie EL Puente Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 430 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 285 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Riverdale Sd 51j
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $20,111NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverdale Grade School is listed in Riverdale SD 51J; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverdale Grade School
Riverdale Grade School is a public elementary school in Portland, OR, part of Riverdale Sd 51j, serving approximately 400 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 out of 10 and ranks #5 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 87% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
What's said publicly about Riverdale Grade School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverdale Grade School
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 #5 of 1,226 schools in OR.
What is Riverdale Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverdale Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.7 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Multnomah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.8%
- Phone
- (503) 262-4842
- Area population (ZIP 97219)
- 43,111
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 41.3
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 OSAS · 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 OSAS · 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)
- 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
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