Riverdale Middle School

www.riverdaleschools.org

267 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Riverdale Middle School is a public institution located in Port Byron, Illinois, serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Riverdale Community Unit School District 100. Situated in a quiet, rural-adjacent community, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparation. The school is known for its commitment to small-town values and a personalized approach to student development, emphasizing both rigorous core academics and social-emotional growth during the critical middle school years.

Beyond the classroom, Riverdale Middle School maintains a strong sense of community spirit, often integrating extracurricular activities, athletics, and student organizations to foster well-rounded development. The school prides itself on its accessibility and partnership with local families, aiming to equip students with the foundational skills and character necessary for success in their future academic endeavors at the high school level and beyond.

267

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Riverdale Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	14
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	13

White
235 (88.3 %)
Hispanic
14 (5.3 %)
Two or More
13 (4.9 %)
Asian
3 (1.1 %)
Black
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Riverdale CUSD 100
Phone:	(309)523-3131
Website:	http://www.riverdaleschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	267
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 98

Grade 7 82

Grade 8 87