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Riverdale School

Elementary School · Weber District · Ogden, UT

A Weber District elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1160 W 4400 S, Ogden, UT 84405

  • Math 42% proficient (2025)
  • Reading 39% proficient (2025)
  • 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.78 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics7.3Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41.9% (2025 RISE)
Reading/ELA Proficiency38.5% (2025 RISE)
Overall Proficiency40% (2025 RISE, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2025 RISE)
vs. Expected+9.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile60th
Resources & Environment6.9Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.4:1
District spending per student$9,770
Chronic Absenteeism13.5%

Students at Riverdale School score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 RISE proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.

Math Proficiency42%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)
ELA Proficiency39%(2025 RISE)
School
State
Not reported(2025 RISE)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2019, reaching 40% in 2025.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
69%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
68%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
40%
ELA
36%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
33%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
33%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
31%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
31%
ELA
27%
2025
Math
42%
ELA
39%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (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 29 test records from UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

54.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Riverdale 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 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,442/100K

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

$84,488

Median home value

$386,500

Median rent

$1,266/mo

College educated

30.6%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

6.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84405; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Good Foundations AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified7.8K–60.9 mi434Compare →
Lakeview SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.6K–61.3 mi416Compare →
North Park SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.0K–61.3 mi475Compare →
Lomond View SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4K–6Not available463Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

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

Weber District

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#20 of 47
District spending per student
$9,770NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Riverdale School

Riverdale School is a public elementary school in Ogden, UT, part of Weber District, serving approximately 422 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #529 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Riverdale School

What grades does Riverdale School serve?

Riverdale School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Riverdale School?

Riverdale School has an enrollment of approximately 422 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale School?

The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale School is 23.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Riverdale School rank in UT?

Riverdale School ranks #529 of 1,015 schools in UT.

What is Riverdale School's MySchoolScout rating?

Riverdale School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverdale School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Riverdale School a charter school?

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

Is Riverdale School a Title I school?

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

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverdale School?

54.3% of students at Riverdale 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
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
422
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Weber County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.5%
Area population (ZIP 84405)
34,931
Area average commute
22.2 min
Area median age
32.3
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 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 RISE · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 84405; 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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