Milwaukie Academy of the Arts vs Riverdale Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Oregon, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts
Milwaukie · Charter high · Grades 9–12
281 students
Riverdale Grade School
Portland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
406 students
| Measure | Milwaukie Academy of the Arts Milwaukie, Oregon | Riverdale Grade School Portland, Oregon |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #51 of 215 | #7 of 678 |
| National rank | #7834 of 16,910 | #3195 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 281 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 281 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 84% |
| city | Milwaukie | Portland |
| state | Oregon | Oregon |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverdale Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.4 vs 52.1).
- •Riverdale Grade School does better on math proficiency (84% vs 15%).
- •Riverdale Grade School does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 87%).
- •Riverdale Grade School is the larger school with 406 students compared with 281.
- •Milwaukie Academy of the Arts is a charter school while Riverdale Grade School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukie Academy of the Arts better than Riverdale Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Riverdale Grade School ranks higher (83.4 vs 52.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Milwaukie Academy of the Arts and Riverdale Grade School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Milwaukie and Portland in Oregon.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts: 281. Riverdale Grade School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Milwaukie Academy of the Arts and Riverdale Grade School rank in Oregon?
Milwaukie Academy of the Arts is 51st of 215 and Riverdale Grade School is 7th of 678 among high schools in Oregon on the 2025 Success Index (US).