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#443 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 25% in state

Riverdale Elementary School

Elementary School · Germantown · Germantown, TN

A Germantown elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7391 Neshoba RD, Germantown, TN 38138

  • Math 70% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 56% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.16 pts/yr
Data Period2014–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency70% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency56% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg+30.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15.2 pts
Overall Proficiency63% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected+5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile81th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.4:1
District spending per student$11,689
Chronic Absenteeism7.2%

Students at Riverdale Elementary School score 63% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency70%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency56%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2014–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2020, reaching 63% in 2025.

Show all 10 years
2014
Math
69%
ELA
76%
2015
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2016
Math
62%
ELA
54%
2017
Math
64%
ELA
59%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
58%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
58%
2020*
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
49%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
57%
2025
Math
70%
ELA
56%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 22 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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The neighborhood

Where Riverdale Elementary 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 Memphis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 22Car-Dependent
  • Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,365/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Germantown), 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

$130,125

Median home value

$393,600

Median rent

$1,716/mo

College educated

68.8%

Homeownership

79.7%

Poverty rate

4.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38138; 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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Phoenix School for Creative LearningPrivate · tuitionNot rated2–121.3 mi24Compare →
Bornblum Jewish Community SchoolPrivate · tuition7.9privateK–81.8 mi103Compare →
Emmanuel United Methodist KindergartenPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K2.0 mi7Compare →
Germantown ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–52.1 mi558Compare →

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.

Germantown

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$11,689NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
4.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Riverdale Elementary School

Riverdale Elementary School is a public elementary school in Germantown, TN, part of Germantown, serving approximately 1,164 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #443 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverdale Elementary School

What grades does Riverdale Elementary School serve?

Riverdale Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Riverdale Elementary School?

Riverdale Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 1,164 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Elementary School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverdale Elementary School rank in TN?

Riverdale Elementary School ranks #443 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Riverdale Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverdale Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverdale Elementary School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).

Is Riverdale Elementary School a charter school?

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

Is Riverdale Elementary School a Title I school?

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

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
1,164
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
81
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Shelby County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.2%
Area population (ZIP 38138)
25,368
Area average commute
19.7 min
Area median age
44.1
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 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 38138; 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, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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