Serving 394 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Fipps Primary ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower 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 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 394 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Fipps Primary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Riverdale, CA school district, covering approximately 133.2 square miles. The zone typically allows for a 10-15 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 16 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Fipps Primary's student population of 394 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
394 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Fipps Primary ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Fipps Primary is 0.15, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4699 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
8%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fipps Primary's ranking?
Fipps Primary is ranked #4699 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Fipps Primary?
394 students attend Fipps Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Fipps Primary students are Hispanic, and 8% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Fipps Primary?
Fipps Primary has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Fipps Primary offer ?
Fipps Primary offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Fipps Primary part of?
Fipps Primary is part of Riverdale Joint Unified School District.
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