Rio Vista Elementary School

4300 N. Esto
El Monte, CA 91731

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Rio Vista Elementary School serves 372 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Rio Vista 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 ≤20% (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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 372 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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School Overview

Rio Vista Elementary School's student population of 372 students has declined by 5% over five school years.

The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

372 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

21 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Rio Vista 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 Vista Elementary School is 0.54, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Rio Vista Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rio Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

≤20%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rio Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Rio Vista Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

38%

12%

This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Rio Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hispanic

57%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Rio Vista Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

n/a

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.54

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Rio Vista Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

60%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rio Vista Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

31%

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

El Monte City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rio Vista Elementary School's ranking?

Rio Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What schools are Rio Vista Elementary School often compared to?

Rio Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Muir Elementary School, Thomas Edison Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Rio Vista Elementary School?

372 students attend Rio Vista Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

57% of Rio Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Vista Elementary School?

Rio Vista Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Rio Vista Elementary School offer ?

Rio Vista Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Rio Vista Elementary School part of?

Rio Vista Elementary School is part of El Monte City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 372 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education