Best Schools in Riverdale, DE
Riverdale, DE has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 6,606 students. On average they score 31% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Riverdale meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Riverdale, DE
The top high schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1088 Students
2. Sussex Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
Best Middle Schools in Riverdale, DE
The top middle schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Selbyville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students
2. Millsboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Riverdale, DE
The top elementary schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clayton (john M.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students
2. East Millsboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students
3. Long Neck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 693 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Riverdale, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Riverdale, DE has a total population of 213 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 21% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Riverdale, DE
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, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.35 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.89 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Riverdale, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Riverdale, DE.
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, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Riverdale, DE
How many schools are in Riverdale, DE?
Riverdale, DE has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 6,606 students in total.
How do schools in Riverdale perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Riverdale score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Riverdale 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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