River Glen

1088 Brd.way
San Jose, CA 95125
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-8, River Glen ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

River Glen's student population of 439 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
439 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

River Glen ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Glen is 0.29, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#2308 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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23%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of River Glen and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
43%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of River Glen and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
84%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in River Glen and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
8%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
0.29
This chart display the diversity score of River Glen and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in River Glen and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in River Glen and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is River Glen's ranking?
River Glen is ranked #2308 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are River Glen often compared to?
River Glenis often viewed alongside schools like Gardner Elementary School, Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend River Glen?
439 students attend River Glen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of River Glen students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Glen?
River Glen has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does River Glen offer ?
River Glen offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is River Glen part of?
River Glen is part of San Jose Unified School District.

School Reviews

4   3/3/2020
This school has gotten a bit worse in staff and teaching, the staff are less attentive to kids and they definitely don't keep their promises.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Miguelito

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 439 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 92%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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