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Riverdale Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,478 students in Riverdale Joint 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 Riverdale Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
1,478 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
80 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Riverdale Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #827 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#802 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
49%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,307 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
88%
56%
# Black Students
9 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
156 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
11%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
99
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
87
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
105
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
118
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
92
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
103
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
102
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
148
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
145
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
145
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
138
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,742 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,741 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,742
$19,806
Spending / Student
$16,741
$18,241
Best Riverdale Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3086 W. Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3086 W. Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
Rank: #33.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Stathem St.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3589
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3589
Grades: 4-8
| 516 students
Rank: #44.
Fipps Primary
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
21320 S. Feland
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3353
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3353
Grades: K-3
| 386 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverdale Joint Unified School District?
Riverdale Joint Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,478 students.
What is the rank of Riverdale Joint Unified School District?
Riverdale Joint Unified School District is ranked #827 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale Joint Unified School District?
88% of Riverdale Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverdale Joint Unified School District?
Riverdale Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Riverdale Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,741 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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