Serving 557 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rio Rosales 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 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% 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: 557 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rio Rosales serves the southwest part of Oxnard, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 0.7 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rio Rosales's student population of 557 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
557 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rio Rosales 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 Rosales is 0.32, 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
#5661 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
82%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Rosales's ranking?
Rio Rosales is ranked #5661 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rio Rosales often compared to?
Rio Rosalesis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Del Norte by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio Rosales?
557 students attend Rio Rosales.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Rio Rosales students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rio Rosales?
Rio Rosales has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rio Rosales offer ?
Rio Rosales offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Rio Rosales part of?
Rio Rosales is part of Rio Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Rio Rosales located?
Rio Rosales is located in the East Village neighborhood of Oxnard, CA.
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