Riverdale Middle School in Jefferson LA is an absolutely awesome school. Riverdale Middle is an International Baccaulaureate School - in fact the only middle school on the East BAnk with that honor. The faculty and staff at the school are extremely caring and do their best to help each and every child
... Read more reach his/her potential. It is the only middle school I know of that offers foreign language, piano, quilting, art, computer classes as electives to middle school students. The school is strict in that it expects the best out of each student. Following rules is what people should do, rather than a school having chaos. Any parent who has not visited RMS should schedule a tour to see this school during the school day. There is no screaming at students. It has to be the safest best run school anywhere. Schedule a tour to see for yourself. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/09
i go to riverdale middle school. it is a wonderfull school. i love it it has so much to offer. so if youre putting your child in a school but youre still looking riverdlae middle school should be your first choice.
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Posted by a student on 08/19/09
Riverdale Middle School is one of the most likely public school were kids will be influenced to suceed in life. The faculy members and staff are greatly miasmatic, and are very caring and concerned. Though they are strict, they do this for our own well-being. I will admit that they may be a little too
... Read more strict, but that is only when they are worried about the student and the other pupils. The students are very excepting, and are kind to everyone. Not one student is put down there. Only on rare occasions do they get into small fights, but that happens at every school you go to. Riverdale gives the same education as one of the most finest private schools in the state, if not, more. The parents get very involved and they are a great help to the school. I have always been happy with Riverdale Middle School. Read less
Posted by a student on 10/13/08
A place where Technology exceeds humanity. Riverdale doesn't care about people, parents or children. They only care about their rating - at any sacrifice!
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Posted by a parent on 08/10/08
Honestly, as a student, I believe Riverdale isn't up to the correct standards. Teachers seemed to have not much experience in discipline over their own classes. Discipline is high-priority around school, but the consequences are too strict. Also, what I've seen around the school, this policy of discipline
... Read more is not working so well. Yet, most of my teachers are capable of giving knowledge to their student. During lunch, there is a sugar shack that is usually open every day, where they sell certain kinds of snacks (although limited). But if your child plans to eat lunch at shool, I recommend you to have him bring his own lunch. From my opinion, out of all the schools around, this school is not what I recommend, and I've experienced the reasons at the school myself. Although the teachers are capable of giving their students a chance to learn, discipline is either too little or too strict at times. Read less
Posted by a student on 02/25/08
My child seems to like Riverdale Middle School alot. He seems to be adjusting well and the staff are very nice. I just wanted to give credit where credit is deserved. Riverdale Middle school seems to make a difference in many students lives.
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Posted by a parent on 02/25/08
My son just spent two of the worse years of his education at Riverdale Middle. The Principle did seem to care, however, there was not a lot he could do. The chaos in the school has taken over any ability to teaching, learning and education. It is simply a babysitting service to some of the worse kids
... Read more in Jefferson Parish so that the normal students would have a chance to learn. I do hope they keep this school open however, so the same people do not follow us. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/07
I went to Riverdale Middle for 3 years. The principal is wonderful, nice, and he loves to get involved with the kids and their activities. There are a lot of after school and during lunch activities for everyone to have something to be a part in. The teachers and faculty at Riverdale try their very best
... Read more to help every student in classroom. The school runs on a block schedule so on Mondays there are 8 classes not counting homeroom. On Tuesdays and Thursdays they have their first four classes and on Wednesday's and Friday's they have their last four classes. Six of these classes are the basic Math, English, Reading, Science, Social Studies, and P.E. But then the other 2 classes are electives. The parent involvement is pretty good with parents helping out with all of the activities Riverdale Middle has. The discipline is real good with a good balance school. Read less
Posted by a former student on 09/18/06
My child was an a-b student in k-5, but now my child isn't. The only class that my child really like was band. The band teacher is really graet with the kids. Thank you mr. G. Thank you riverdale for a bad year.
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Posted by a parent on 04/28/06
I am a new parent at Riverdale Middle School. My son, who has been on the honor roll since Kindergarten, was having a hard time adjusting to his new school. The principal met with us and had some very encouraging words for my son. I already have a good feeling about the school based on my meeting
... Read more with the principal. He definitely cares about the success of our children. Thank you. Read less
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Jefferson schools — Riverdale Middle School is located at 3900 Jefferson Highway, Jefferson LA 70121. 3900 Jefferson Highway is in the 70121 ZIP code in Jefferson, LA The school district for Riverdale Middle School is the Jefferson Parish Public School District. Riverdale Middle School is a Public school that serves grade levels 6 - 8.
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