Rio Vista Elementary School
Rio Vista Elementary School serves 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Rio Vista Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rio Vista Elementary School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
329 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Rio Vista Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 8,079 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Rio Vista Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4413 out of 8079 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
19%
53%

Black
n/a
13%

White
77%
26%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% TX state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% TX state average).
How many students attend Rio Vista Elementary School?
329 students attend Rio Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Rio Vista Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Vista Elementary School?
Rio Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Rio Vista Elementary School offer ?
Rio Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Rio Vista Elementary School part of?
Rio Vista Elementary School is part of Rio Vista Independent School District.
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