Enrollment
88
Wisconsin · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.4:1 Wisconsin avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 38.5% Wisconsin avg
+19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverdale Junior High compares with Wisconsin and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverdale Junior High
Riverdale Junior High is a small middle school in Muscoda, Wisconsin, enrolling 88 students.
Class loads run heavy: 17.6:1 is larger than about 88% of Wisconsin schools and 22% above the 14.4:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 45.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 88 puts it in the smaller third of Wisconsin schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,202 scored Wisconsin schools.
Against 124 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #56.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 22.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Discipline events run high: 24 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 88 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Riverdale School District also operates Riverdale Elementary (337 students) and Riverdale High (192 students) alongside Riverdale Junior High.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Riverdale Junior High compares
Riverdale Junior High on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,597
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $14,919
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverdale School District, which includes Riverdale Junior High.
$14,597
Per student
-2%
vs Wisconsin
Avg $14,919
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.7%
State 53.0%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 192
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Wisconsin, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~88 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Muscoda on the city page.
Is Riverdale Junior High a good school?
Riverdale Junior High earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Wisconsin schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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