- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Brooklyn, NY
Riverdale Avenue Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale Avenue Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 360012106428
👥 S:T ratio 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale Avenue Middle School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in New York.
- #35 of 94
- middle schools in Brooklyn · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.5:1
- small classes for New York
- 98.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverdale Avenue Middle School has class sizes smaller than 93% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Avenue Middle School ranks #35 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY.
School address
District: New York City Geographic District #23 · New York
NCES ID 360012106428 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Riverdale Avenue Middle School held near 117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 360012106428 · Brooklyn, NY Middle · SMALL · TRAD
98 enr · 7.5:1 · 98.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students)
Riverdale Avenue Middle School held near 117 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.1 → 14.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Riverdale Avenue Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eagle Academy
Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii
662 students
- Brooklyn Colle
Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School
512 students
- Ps 156 Waverly
Ps 156 Waverly
421 students
- Ps 184 Newport
Ps 184 Newport
395 students
- Brooklyn Landm
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School
378 students
- This school 98
Riverdale Avenue Middle School
98 students
What this shows Riverdale Avenue Middle School reports 98 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverdale Avenue Middle School compares
Riverdale Avenue Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 36% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.3% | ▲ 75% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 75% above the New York average of 56.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 7% in New York - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Student demographics
African American 64.3%
Hispanic or Latino 28.6%
White 5.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Largest group: African American at 64.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.2, Riverdale Avenue Middle School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
How Riverdale Avenue Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 156 Waverly | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ps 184 Newport | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdale Avenue Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 421
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 395
- Students per teacher
- 10.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 378
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~98 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale Avenue Middle School
How many students attend Riverdale Avenue Middle School?
Riverdale Avenue Middle School has 98 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Brooklyn, NY. CCD year-over-year: 118 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Avenue Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Avenue Middle School is 7.5:1, which is 36% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 52% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverdale Avenue Middle School?
98.3% of students at Riverdale Avenue Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale Avenue Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale Avenue Middle School is African American at 64.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale Avenue Middle School?
Riverdale Avenue Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Riverdale Avenue Middle School rank among middle schools in Brooklyn?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Avenue Middle School ranks #35 of 94 middle schools in Brooklyn, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Brooklyn on the city page.
What other schools are in New York City Geographic District #23?
Besides Riverdale Avenue Middle School, New York City Geographic District #23 also operates Eagle Academy for Young Men Ii (662 students), Brooklyn Collegiate: a College Board School (512 students), and Ps 156 Waverly (421 students). See the New York City Geographic District #23 district page for the complete list.