Riverdale Middle School

Riverdale Local
20613 State Route 37
Mt Blanchard, OH 45867
224 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Riverdale Middle School is a public educational institution located in the rural community of Mt. Blanchard, Ohio. Serving as part of the Riverdale Local School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages academic growth, character development, and student engagement during the critical middle school years. The school reflects the close-knit nature of its surrounding community, emphasizing a supportive atmosphere where educators work to bridge the gap between elementary education and the complexities of high school preparation.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive academic foundation while offering various extracurricular opportunities that allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing small-town values and individualized attention, Riverdale Middle School strives to prepare its student body for future success. Its location on State Route 37 serves as a central hub for the district, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of the Mt. Blanchard community and a vital resource for local families.
224
Total Students
10.0
Full-Time Teachers
22.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    213 (95.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    3 (1.3 %)
  • 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 Local
Phone: (419)694-2211
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 224
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.4
NSLP Participation:1 No
Qualified Free Lunch: N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch: N/A

* 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 55
Grade 7 88
Grade 8 81
Gender Ratio