Enrollment
208
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Mt Blanchard, OH
Riverdale Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Riverdale Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390475102910
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Riverdale Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Mt Blanchard · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 208
- students enrolled
Riverdale Middle School has class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mt Blanchard, OH.
School address
District: Riverdale Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390475102910 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+14% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Riverdale Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Riverdale Middle School
Riverdale Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in Mt Blanchard, Ohio, enrolling 208 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 208 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (95% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 10/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 69 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Discipline events run high: 48 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 208 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 24 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Riverdale Local also operates Riverdale High School (321 students) and Riverdale Elementary School (221 students) alongside Riverdale Middle School.
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 Middle School compares
Riverdale Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 14% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 208 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
208
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 80% in Ohio - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,533
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 69 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 24 expulsions.
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 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Two or More 1.9%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 94.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 10.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 10.2, Riverdale Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Riverdale Local, which includes Riverdale Middle School.
$13,533
Per student
-8%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 46.0%
State 42.0%
Federal 12.0%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Riverdale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverdale Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower 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
- 321
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~208 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Riverdale Middle School
How many students attend Riverdale Middle School?
Riverdale Middle School has 208 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Mt Blanchard, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverdale Middle School is 20.8:1, which is 14% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Riverdale Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Riverdale Middle School is White at 94.7% of enrollment, in Mt Blanchard, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Riverdale Middle School?
Riverdale Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Mt Blanchard?
By Resource Investment Index, Riverdale Middle School ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Mt Blanchard, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mt Blanchard on the city page.
Is Riverdale Middle School a good school?
Riverdale Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Ohio schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 Local?
Besides Riverdale Middle School, Riverdale Local also operates Riverdale High School (321 students), Riverdale Elementary School (221 students), and Riverdale Elementary School (197 students). See the Riverdale Local district page for the complete list.
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