The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 40-44% (which was lower than the California state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 45-49% (which was lower than the California state average of 54%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students (09-10)
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)40-44%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)45-49%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)13%
11%
Hispanic
(09-10)54%
50%
Black
(09-10)6%
7%
White
(09-10)21%
27%
Hawaiian
(09-10)2%
1%
Two or more races
(09-10)4%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
48%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
14%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% CA state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% CA state average).
How many students attend Riverdale Elementary School?
246 students attend Riverdale Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Riverdale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Riverdale Elementary School offer ?
Riverdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Riverdale Elementary School part of?
Riverdale Elementary School is part of Orange Unified School District.
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