Riverdale Elementary School

Riverdale Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade 1-5
143 Needham St,  Dedham, MA
Riverdale Neighborhood
Dedham Public Schools
5.0
5.0
174 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Edward Paris
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
52%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
52%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
19
Full Time Teachers
19
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.4%

GreatSchools Rating

6
Test Scores
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Test Scores

Math
6.7%
State Average
7.6%
Science
7%
State Average
6.4%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
170:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.3%
Female
47.7%
White
71.8%
Hispanic
13.2%
Two or more races
6.9%
Black
4.6%
Asian or Pacific Islander
3.4%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 Parent
2/23/2022
We have been so pleased with the Riverdale school! The staff and principal truly care about our children! I am impressed with their homework and the school curriculum! Excellent school
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5.0 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/23/2025
Love our little neighborhood school! The best!
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5.0 parent
6/1/2021
The teachers and staff at Riverdale create such a warm and nurturing educational environment. We have been beyond pleased with the support our children have received at this school.
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5.0 parent
6/9/2020
We have had an exceptional experience with the Riverdale School community. While the district for the school makes up almost half of Dedham, the size of the school is small enough that the administration really know each child and family well. Class sizes in my sons grade are less than 20, a student...
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5.0 parent
5/18/2019
Between 2 children, this is my 7th year here. This is a great school with great teachers and staff. Mr. Paris, the school principal, is the best!
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