Serving 760 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rancho Verde Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 760 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rancho Verde Elementary School's student population of 760 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
760 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rancho Verde Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rancho Verde Elementary School is 0.50, 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
#8645 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
68%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rancho Verde Elementary School's ranking?
Rancho Verde Elementary School is ranked #8645 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rancho Verde Elementary School?
760 students attend Rancho Verde Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Rancho Verde Elementary School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rancho Verde Elementary School?
Rancho Verde Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rancho Verde Elementary School offer ?
Rancho Verde Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Rancho Verde Elementary School part of?
Rancho Verde Elementary School is part of Apple Valley Unified School District.
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