Best Schools in Riverdale, MI
Riverdale, MI has 16 public schools (5 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 5,225 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, 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, MI
The top high schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Ithaca High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ithaca Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 467 Students
2. Shepherd High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 519 Students
3. Carson Citycrystal High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 218 Students
4. Alma Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 558 Students
5. Vestaburg Community High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestaburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 252 Students
Best Middle Schools in Riverdale, MI
The top middle schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Shepherd Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 417 Students
2. Donald L Pavlik Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
3. Carson Citycrystal Upper Elementarymiddle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 256 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Riverdale, MI
The top elementary schools in Riverdale, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Winn Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Shepherd Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 112 Students
2. Carson City Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Carson City-crystal Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 224 Students
3. Vestaburg Community Elem School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vestaburg Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students
4. Pine Avenue Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 294 Students
5. Hillcrest Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 268 Students
6. North Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ithaca Public Schools • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 305 Students
7. South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Ithaca Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 248 Students
8. Luce Road Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alma Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 304 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Riverdale, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Riverdale, MI has a total population of 1,342 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 11% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Riverdale, MI
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, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.30 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Riverdale, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Riverdale, MI.
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, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Riverdale, MI
How many schools are in Riverdale, MI?
Riverdale, MI has 16 public schools: 5 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 5,225 students in total.
How do schools in Riverdale perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Riverdale score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, 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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