North Boulevard School vs. Riverdale School
Should you attend North Boulevard School or Riverdale School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
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Riverdale School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Jersey for:
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Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 335 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, North Boulevard School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 285 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Riverdale School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Jersey for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the New Jersey state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 61% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-8
Total Students
335 students
285 students
% Male | % Female
59% | 41%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
33 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#539 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#750 out of 2201 schools in NJ
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
55-59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
30-34%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
45
16
Kindergarten Students
38
26
Grade 1 Students
39
25
Grade 2 Students
38
20
Grade 3 Students
40
26
Grade 4 Students
40
37
Grade 5 Students
58
31
Grade 6 Students
-
29
Grade 7 Students
-
41
Grade 8 Students
-
31
Ungraded Students
37
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
6%
% Hispanic
8%
19%
% Black
n/a
4%
% White
88%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
