Serving 455 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rio Plaza 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 455 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rio Plaza Elementary serves the northwest part of Oxnard, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.2 square miles, with most students living within a 5-10 minute drive and an average distance of 1.1 miles to the zone edge. The furthest edge of the attendance area is about 1.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rio Plaza Elementary School's student population of 455 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
455 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rio Plaza Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Plaza Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#7771 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
97%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Rio Plaza Elementary School's ranking?
Rio Plaza Elementary School is ranked #7771 out of 9,523 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio Plaza Elementary School?
455 students attend Rio Plaza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Rio Plaza Elementary School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rio Plaza Elementary School?
Rio Plaza Elementary School has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rio Plaza Elementary School offer ?
Rio Plaza Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rio Plaza Elementary School part of?
Rio Plaza Elementary School is part of Rio Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Rio Plaza Elementary School located?
Rio Plaza Elementary School is located in the El Rio East neighborhood of Oxnard, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in El Rio East.
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