Riverbank Unified School District

6715 Seventh St.
Riverbank, CA 95367-2345
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Riverbank Unified 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 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,941 students in Riverbank Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Riverbank Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
2,941 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
145 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1

District Rank

Riverbank Unified School District, which is ranked #936 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#907 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Riverbank Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
16%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Riverbank Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
32%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Riverbank Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
93%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Riverbank Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.31
0.63
# American Indian Students
15 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
25 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,421 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
82%
56%
# Black Students
34 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
372 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
13%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
69 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
292
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
228
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
225
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
246
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
238
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
251
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
212
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
212
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
234
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
196
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
228
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
185
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
194
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,874 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,451 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Riverbank Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$45 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Riverbank Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,874
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Riverbank Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,451
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Riverbank Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Riverbank Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverbank Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Stanislaus St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Grades: K-8
| 562 students
Rank: #22.
Riverbank High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6200 Claus Rd.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #33.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4850 Mesa Dr.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 869-7320
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #44.
Adelante High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6801 Seventh St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2383
Grades: 10-12
| 57 students
Rank: #55.
Cardozo Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3525 Santa Fe St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2591
Grades: 6-8
| 508 students
Rank: #66.
California Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3800 Ca Ave.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2597
Grades: K-5
| 598 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Riverbank Unified School District?
Riverbank Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,941 students.
What is the rank of Riverbank Unified School District?
Riverbank Unified School District is ranked #936 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 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 Riverbank Unified School District?
82% of Riverbank Unified School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverbank Unified School District?
Riverbank Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Riverbank Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,451 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 2,941 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 93% (Top 30% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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