Serving 412 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rio Vista Elementary School 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rio Vista Elementary serves the southern part of San Bernardino, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.9 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 1.4 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rio Vista Elementary School's student population of 412 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
412 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rio Vista Elementary School 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 Vista Elementary School is 0.24, 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
#7640 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
87%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
20%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #7640 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rio Vista Elementary School often compared to?
Rio Vista Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Howard Inghram Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio Vista Elementary School?
412 students attend Rio Vista Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Rio Vista Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% 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 21:1.
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 San Bernardino City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Rio Vista Elementary School located?
Rio Vista Elementary School is located in the Shirrells neighborhood of San Bernardino, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Shirrells.
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