Best Schools in Riverdale, AR
Riverdale, AR has 16 public schools (5 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,060 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 39%, so schools in Riverdale don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Riverdale, AR
The top high schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alma High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1003 Students
2. Lavaca High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lavaca School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 260 Students
3. Van Buren High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 10 - 12 • 1228 Students
4. Charleston High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston School District • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 435 Students
5. Mulberry High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulberry School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 124 Students
Best Middle Schools in Riverdale, AR
The top middle schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alma Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 716 Students
2. Lavaca Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lavaca School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 231 Students
3. Butterfield Junior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 613 Students
4. Pleasant View Junior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulberry School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 122 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Riverdale, AR
The top elementary schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Charleston Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Charleston School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 454 Students
2. Lavaca Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lavaca School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 346 Students
3. Alma Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 723 Students
4. James R. Tate Elem. School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Van Buren School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 457 Students
5. Marvin Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mulberry School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 185 Students
6. Alma Primary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 701 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Riverdale, AR
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Riverdale, AR has a total population of 225 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 96%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Riverdale, AR
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Riverdale, AR.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
9.77 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.17 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Riverdale, AR.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Riverdale, AR.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Riverdale, AR Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Riverdale, AR
How many schools are in Riverdale, AR?
Riverdale, AR has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,060 students in total.
How do schools in Riverdale perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Riverdale score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 39%, so on average schools in Riverdale don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Riverdale?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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