- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Muscoda, WI
Riverdale Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 551014001064
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale Junior High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Muscoda · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Wisconsin
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverdale Junior High has class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Junior High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Muscoda, WI.
School address
District: Riverdale School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 551014001064 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Riverdale Junior High shrank from 105 students in 2022-23 to 96 in 2023-24 (-8.6%).
Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 6.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 551014001064 · Muscoda, WI Middle · SMALL · TRAD
88 enr · 17.6:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Riverdale Elementary (337 students)
Riverdale Junior High shrank from 105 students in 2022-23 to 96 in 2023-24 (-8.6%). Teacher FTE added 5.8 → 6.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Riverdale Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Riverdale Elem
Riverdale Elementary
337 students
- Riverdale High
Riverdale High
192 students
- This school 88
Riverdale Junior High
88 students
- Riverdale Acad 14
Riverdale Academy
14 students
What this shows Riverdale Junior High reports 88 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverdale Junior High compares
Riverdale Junior High is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▲ 19% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 88 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
88
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% above the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 88% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
22.7%
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.
Funding equity
$16,026
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.1%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Riverdale Junior High is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverdale School District reports $16,026 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverdale Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Academy | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdale Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~88 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale Junior High
How many students attend Riverdale Junior High?
Riverdale Junior High has 88 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Muscoda, WI. CCD year-over-year: 105 (2022-23) → 96 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Junior High is 17.6:1, which is 22% higher than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Riverdale Junior High?
45.7% of students at Riverdale Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale Junior High is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Muscoda, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale Junior High?
Riverdale Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Riverdale Junior High rank among public schools in Muscoda?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Junior High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Muscoda, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Riverdale School District?
Besides Riverdale Junior High, Riverdale School District also operates Riverdale Elementary (337 students), Riverdale High (192 students), and Riverdale Academy (14 students). See the Riverdale School District district page for the complete list.