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Riverdale Elementary School

Shelby County, Tennessee

B
Above Average

4.1 / 5.0

B4.1 / 5.0
Above Average

K-8 School · 2024-25

Overall Performance Summary

Riverdale Elementary School earned an overall grade of B with a score of 4.1 out of 5.0, placing it among the top quarter of k-8 schools in Shelby County. The school ranks #48 out of 242 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 3.1.

This above average rating reflects consistently strong outcomes across the state's accountability measures, signaling that Riverdale Elementary School is meeting or exceeding expectations for student learning and growth.

ExcellentAAverageCAbove AverageB

How This Grade Was Calculated

Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.

50% weight

Excellent

A
5.0/ 5.0

Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.

40% weight

Average

C
3.0/ 5.0

Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.

10% weight

Above Average

B
4.0/ 5.0

Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.

Weighted Contribution to Final Grade

A 50%
C 40%
B 10%

The final score of 4.1is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.

Subject Proficiency

Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.

Across all tested subjects, an average of 68.1% of students at Riverdale Elementary School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in Science (Elementary) at 77.8%, while ELA (Middle) at 56.2% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.

50%+ Proficient 30-49% Proficient Below 30%

ELA (Elementary): 72.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Elementary): 73.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Elementary): 77.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

ELA (Middle): 56.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Math (Middle): 70.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Science (Middle): 65.0% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Social Studies (Middle): 61.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.

Growth Indicators

Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.

Riverdale Elementary School shows solid overall academic growth with an average score of 3.3 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This indicates students are making expected or above-expected progress from year to year, regardless of where they started.

Literacy

3.0
of 5.0

Meeting expectations

Numeracy

4.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Science

5.0
of 5.0

Exceeding expectations

Social Studies

1.0
of 5.0

Below expectations

Student Success Rates

Proficiency rates across student populations.

Overall, 68.2% of all students at Riverdale Elementary School demonstrated proficiency on state assessments. Students with disabilities had a proficiency rate of 32.8%, 35.4 points below the overall rate.

All Students
68.2%

Above the proficiency benchmark

Students With Disabilities
32.8%

Approaching the proficiency benchmark

How Does Riverdale Elementary School Compare?

Overall score compared to the Shelby County average and the Tennessee state average.

With a score of 4.1, Riverdale Elementary School is above the Shelby County average of 3.1 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 242 schools in Shelby County, this school holds the #48 position.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Riverdale Elementary School’s performance data.

What grade did Riverdale Elementary School receive?
Riverdale Elementary School received an overall grade of B (Above Average) with a score of 4.1 out of 5.0 for the 2024-25 school year. This grade is determined by the Tennessee Department of Education based on student achievement, growth, and growth of the lowest-performing students.
How does Riverdale Elementary School compare to other Shelby County schools?
Riverdale Elementary School ranks #48 out of 242 schools in Shelby County. The county average score is 3.1, and Riverdale Elementary School’s score of 4.1 is above that average. This places the school among the stronger performers in the county.
What does the growth score mean for Riverdale Elementary School?
Growth scores measure how much academic progress students made compared to similar students across Tennessee. Riverdale Elementary School’s average growth score of 3.3 out of 5.0 indicates solid year-over-year progress. A score at or above 3.0 means students are growing at or above the expected rate.
Is Riverdale Elementary School above or below the state average?
Riverdale Elementary School’s score of 4.1 is above the approximate Tennessee state average of 3.4. This means the school is outperforming a majority of schools statewide on key accountability measures.
Which subjects are strongest at Riverdale Elementary School?
The highest proficiency rate is in Science (Elementary) at 77.8%, while the lowest is in ELA (Middle) at 56.2%. Across all 7 tested areas, the average proficiency rate is 68.1%.

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Data from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2024-25 School Year