Serving 932 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rio Seco Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 932 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rio Seco Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Rio Seco Elementary School's student population of 932 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
932 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rio Seco Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Seco Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#485 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
26%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
55%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Seco Elementary School's ranking?
Rio Seco Elementary School is ranked #485 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rio Seco Elementary School often compared to?
Rio Seco Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lakeside Middle School, Cajon Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio Seco Elementary School?
932 students attend Rio Seco Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Rio Seco Elementary School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Seco Elementary School?
Rio Seco Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rio Seco Elementary School offer ?
Rio Seco Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Rio Seco Elementary School part of?
Rio Seco Elementary School is part of Santee School District.
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