Rio Del Mar Elementary School
Tel:
(831)688-2053
- Rio Del Mar Elementary School serves 581 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 62% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 66% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Rio Del Mar Elementary School's student population of 581 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2005) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 581 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rio Del Mar Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rio Del Mar Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #884 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 78% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 9% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pajaro Valley Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rio Del Mar Elementary School is Aptos High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Aptos Junior High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Valencia Elementary School (1.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Aptos Aptos High School Grades: 9-12 | 1458 students
1.3 miles
100 Mariner Way
Aptos, CA 95003
(831)686-6565 1.3 9-12 1458 - Aptos Aptos Junior High School Grades: 7-8 | 693 students
1.3 miles
1001 Hntngtn Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831)688-3234 1.3 7-8 693 - Aptos Valencia Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 546 students
1.5 miles
250 Aptos Sch Rd.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831)688-2013 1.5 K-6 546 - Aptos Mar Vista Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 468 students
2.9 miles
6860 Soquel Dr.
Aptos, CA 95003
(831)688-5211 2.9 K-6 468 - Watsonville Renaissance High Continuation Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 165 students
2.9 miles
11 Spring Valley Rd.
Watsonville, CA 95076
(831)728-6344 2.9 9-12 165
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