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#953 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 45% in state
Riverdale Junior High
Middle School · Riverdale School District · Muscoda, WI
A middle school in Muscoda, WI where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
235 E Elm St, Muscoda, WI 53573
- Math 59% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs WI 53% (2025)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverdale Junior High score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (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 32 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
56.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverdale Junior High 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 40Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated962/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Muscoda), 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
$65,759
Median home value
$169,100
Median rent
$692/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
79.7%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53573; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Riverdale School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,026NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverdale Junior High is listed in Riverdale School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverdale Junior High
Riverdale Junior High is a public middle school in Muscoda, WI, part of Riverdale School District, serving approximately 96 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #953 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverdale Junior High
What grades does Riverdale Junior High serve?
Riverdale Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Riverdale Junior High?
Riverdale Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 96 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Junior High 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 Junior High rank in WI?
Riverdale Junior High ranks #953 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Riverdale Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverdale Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverdale Junior High has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Riverdale Junior High a charter school?
No, Riverdale Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverdale Junior High a Title I school?
No, Riverdale Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverdale Junior High?
56.2% of students at Riverdale Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 96
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Grant County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (608) 739-3116
- Area population (ZIP 53573)
- 2,924
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53573; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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