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Rio Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,216 students in Rio Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Rio Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
5,216 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
228 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Rio Elementary School District, which is ranked #1264 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1237 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
85%
56%
% Black
2%
5%
% White
6%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,892 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,846 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,892
$19,974
Spending / Student
$17,846
$18,396
Best Rio Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rio Del Sol
(Math: 39% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3001 North Ventura Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Gr: K-8 | 826 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Rio Del Mar
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3150 Thames River
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-0560
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-0560
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Rio Rosales
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Kohala St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0277
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0277
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Rio Real Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Kenney St.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3117
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3117
Gr: K-8 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Rio Del Norte
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Lobelia Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 604-1412
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 604-1412
Gr: K-5 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Rio Del Valle Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3119
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3119
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Rio Vista Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Thames River Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-1507
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-1507
Gr: 6-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Rio Lindo Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2131 Snow Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3113
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3113
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Rio Plaza Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 Simon Way
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3121
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3121
Gr: K-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rio Elementary School District?
Rio Elementary School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,216 students.
What is the rank of Rio Elementary School District?
Rio Elementary School District is ranked #1264 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Elementary School District?
85% of Rio Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rio Elementary School District?
Rio Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Rio Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,846 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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