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Riverdale
PublicElementaryGrades 1–5
143 Needham Street, Dedham, MA 02026 · (781) 310-2000 · Part of Dedham School District
Students
206
Students per teacher
10:1
Setting
Suburb
Grades
1–5
What stands out about Riverdale
- Reading / language arts 13 pts above the state
- Small classes: 10:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment up 21.2% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency37%
State average 36.7%
Reading / language arts62%
State average 49.3%
Location
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143 Needham Street, Dedham
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 152
Grade 238
Grade 342
Grade 442
Grade 532
Enrollment over time
170’20
172’21
174’22
193’23
206’24
Up 21.2% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 63%Hispanic 17%Black 12%Two or more races 7%Asian 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.