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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 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,954 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 18% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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
6 Schools
10,334 Schools
# Students
2,954 Students
5,790,262 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
267,580 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Riverbank Unified School District, which is ranked #1441 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1406 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Graduation Rate
70%
87%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31.1%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
82%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
13%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,800 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,383 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,800
$20,100
Spending / Student
$15,383
$18,512
Best Riverbank Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverbank Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Stanislaus St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Gr: K-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Riverbank High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Claus Rd.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Cardozo Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Santa Fe St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2591
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2591
Gr: 6-8 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Adelante High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Seventh St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2383
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2383
Gr: 10-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #55.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Mesa Dr.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 869-7320
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 869-7320
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
California Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 California Ave.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2597
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2597
Gr: K-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverbank Unified School District?
Riverbank Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,954 students.
What is the rank of Riverbank Unified School District?
Riverbank Unified School District is ranked #1441 out of 1,904 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 Riverbank Unified School District?
82% of Riverbank Unified School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 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 21:1, 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 $15,383 is less than the state median of $18,512. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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