Rio Del Norte

2500 Lobelia Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Rio Del Norte serves 430 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Rio Del Norte placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rio Del Norte's student population of 430 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
430 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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School Rankings

Rio Del Norte is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Rio Del Norte is 0.22, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#3492 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
12%
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Hispanic
88%
56%
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Black
4%
5%
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White
5%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.22
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Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rio Del Norte's ranking?
Rio Del Norte is ranked #3492 out of 3,649 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?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio Del Norte?
430 students attend Rio Del Norte.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Rio Del Norte students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Del Norte?
Rio Del Norte has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rio Del Norte offer ?
Rio Del Norte offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rio Del Norte part of?
Rio Del Norte is part of Rio Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 430 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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