Serving 343 students in grades 7-8, Rio Linda Preparatory Academy 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 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 343 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: 22%
- Reading Proficiency: 33%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy's student population of 343 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
343 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Rio Linda Preparatory Academy is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
30%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio Linda Preparatory Academy?
343 students attend Rio Linda Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Rio Linda Preparatory Academy students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Linda Preparatory Academy?
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rio Linda Preparatory Academy offer ?
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Rio Linda Preparatory Academy part of?
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
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