Riverdale Public School spending and student academic performance from 1990 to 2010

The two bar charts illustrate the financial investment per student and the corresponding academic success rates at Riverdale Public School between 1990 and 2010. Overall, both metrics followed a steady downward trajectory over the two decades, suggesting a correlation between reduced funding and lower student performance.

In 1990, spending per pupil stood at $12,000, which was the highest figure recorded. This amount declined consistently every five years, falling to $10,000 in 1995, $9,000 in 2000, and $8,000 in 2005. By the end of the period in 2010, the expenditure had dropped further to $7,000, representing a total decrease of approximately 42% from the initial 1990 level.

Regarding academic performance, the percentage of students obtaining passing grades also saw a gradual decline. Starting at 87% in 1990, the figure dipped to 86% in 1995 and 85% in 2000. This downward trend continued, with the pass rate reaching 84% in 2005 and finally 82% by 2010. While the decline in academic performance was less pronounced than the sharp reduction in school funding, the data indicates a persistent negative trend in both categories throughout the observed timeframe.