For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 631 students in Riverdale School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Wisconsin.
Public Schools in Riverdale School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Wisconsin public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public school average of 34% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (WI)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,191 Schools
# Students
631 Students
806,874 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
58,846 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Riverdale School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 442 school districts in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#239 out of 447 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
4%
% Hispanic
2%
14%
% Black
1%
9%
% White
91%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,515 is higher than the state median of $17,189. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,653 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$13,869 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$13,846 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,515
$17,189
Spending / Student
$16,653
$17,161
Best Riverdale School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N 6th St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Gr: PK-6 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Riverdale Junior High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 E Elm St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3116
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3116
Gr: 7-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
235 E Elm St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3116
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3116
Gr: 9-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverdale Academy
Alternative School
800 N 6th St
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Muscoda, WI 53573
(608) 739-3101
Gr: 6-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverdale School District?
Riverdale School District manages 4 public schools serving 631 students.
What is the rank of Riverdale School District?
Riverdale School District is ranked #246 out of 442 school districts in Wisconsin (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale School District?
91% of Riverdale School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverdale School District?
Riverdale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 14:1.
What is Riverdale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,653 is less than the state median of $17,161. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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