- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riverdale, GA
Riverdale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 130123000491
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 44
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale Middle School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools.
- #1 of 11
- public schools in Riverdale · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.4:1
- small classes for Georgia
- 90.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Riverdale Middle School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Georgia schools. Computed live against every Georgia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Middle School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Riverdale, GA.
School address
District: Clayton County · Georgia
NCES ID 130123000491 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-67 students YoY
Riverdale Middle School shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (-10.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-67 students YoY 130123000491 · Riverdale, GA Middle · MID · TRAD
560 enr · 12.4:1 · 90.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Morrow High School (2,077 students)
Riverdale Middle School shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 593 in 2023-24 (-10.2%). Teacher FTE lost 45.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Georgia schools → · Find another →
Riverdale Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Morrow High Sc
Morrow High School
2,077 students
- Lovejoy High S
Lovejoy High School
2,049 students
- Forest Park Hi
Forest Park High School
1,711 students
- Charles R. Dre
Charles R. Drew High School
1,708 students
- Mundy's Mill H
Mundy's Mill High School
1,665 students
- This school 560
Riverdale Middle School
560 students
What this shows Riverdale Middle School reports 560 students on the CCD universe file.
How Riverdale Middle School compares
Riverdale Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Georgia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Georgia | Georgia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 90.5% | ▲ 49% | 60.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 560 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.4:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
560
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
90.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Georgia average of 60.7%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 24% in Georgia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.3%
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
$14,609
per pupil, district-wide
- below Georgia avg of $14,615
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 280 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 57 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 72.5%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 2.7%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.1, Riverdale Middle School is less mixed than the Georgia school average of 50.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clayton County reports $14,609 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Riverdale Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morrow High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lovejoy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Park High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles R. Drew High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mundy's Mill High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Riverdale Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,049
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,711
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,708
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,665
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools in Riverdale
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~560 students)
Frequently asked questions about Riverdale Middle School
How many students attend Riverdale Middle School?
Riverdale Middle School has 560 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riverdale, GA. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 593 (2023-24), down 67.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Middle School is 12.4:1, which is 14% lower than the Georgia average of 14.4:1 and 21% 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 Middle School?
90.5% of students at Riverdale Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Georgia average of 60.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale Middle School is African American at 72.5% of enrollment, in Riverdale, GA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale Middle School?
Riverdale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Riverdale?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Middle School ranks #1 of 11 public schools in Riverdale, GA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Riverdale on the city page.
What other schools are in Clayton County?
Besides Riverdale Middle School, Clayton County also operates Morrow High School (2,077 students), Lovejoy High School (2,049 students), and Forest Park High School (1,711 students). See the Clayton County district page for the complete list.