Rio Plaza Elementary School

600 Simon Way
Oxnard, CA 93036
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Rio Plaza Elementary School serves 513 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Rio Plaza Elementary School 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 6% (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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 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 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 513 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in CA
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rio Plaza Elementary School's student population of 513 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
513 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Rio Plaza Elementary School 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 Plaza Elementary School is 0.04, 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
#3569 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
98%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
2%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.04
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Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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 Plaza Elementary School's ranking?
Rio Plaza Elementary School is ranked #3569 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio Plaza Elementary School?
513 students attend Rio Plaza Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rio Plaza Elementary School students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Plaza Elementary School?
Rio Plaza Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, 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.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 513 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 6% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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