Rio Verde Academy (Closed 2018)

Serving 66 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rio Verde 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 was ≤10% (which was lower than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the California state average of 48%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
66 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (CA)
(16-17)
≤10%
38%
(16-17)
≤10%
48%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
65%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
23%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.52
(16-17)
<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rio Verde Academy?
The graduation rate of Rio Verde Academy is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend Rio Verde Academy?
66 students attend Rio Verde Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Rio Verde Academy students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rio Verde Academy?
Rio Verde Academy has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rio Verde Academy offer ?
Rio Verde Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Rio Verde Academy part of?
Rio Verde Academy is part of West Covina Unified School District.

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