D
Needs Improvement
36/100

Riverdahl Elem School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 3520 Kishwaukee St, Rockford, IL 61109
Overall
D
36/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
4.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 1st percentile in Illinois
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Illinois schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

36
Repit Score
out of 100
529
Students
enrolled
17.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)75%1/1004.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 88% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Illinois schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −19 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Illinois. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency3% (−24 pts vs. state avg 26%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency3% (−20 pts vs. state avg 22%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Illinois state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White5%5%reading -32 pts, math -31 pts2nd percentile (list)
Black5%5%reading -5 pts, math -2 pts31st percentile (list)
Hispanic5%5%reading -10 pts, math -6 pts17th percentile (list)
Low-income3%3%reading -29 pts, math -27 pts3rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3520 Kishwaukee St
City Rockford
ZIP Code 61109
District 1734510
NCES School ID 173451005531
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 61109

Understanding the community around Riverdahl Elem School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $58,242
Per Capita Income $29,976
Poverty Rate 11.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 21.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 16.5%
High School or Higher 83.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $125,800
Median Rent $901
Owner-Occupied 64.0%
Renter-Occupied 36.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Riverdahl Elem School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.7%
Female 46.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 39.9%
White 24.2%
Hispanic/Latino 22.5%
Two or More Races 10.2%
Asian 2.8%
American Indian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 529
Teachers (FTE) 30.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Riverdahl Elem School?
Riverdahl Elem School has a Repit School Score of 36 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Riverdahl Elem School?
Riverdahl Elem School has 529 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1.
What grades does Riverdahl Elem School serve?
Riverdahl Elem School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Riverdahl Elem School receive per student?
Riverdahl Elem School receives $19,455 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Riverdahl Elem School in 61109 ▼
Avg Home Value
$195,906
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,149
1-Year Change
+11.4%
% Renters
36.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026