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Rio Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,167 students in Rio Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Rio Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
5,167 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Rio Elementary School District, which is ranked #1310 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1315 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.27
0.64
# American Indian Students
9 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
255 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
4,392 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
85%
55%
# Black Students
87 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
310 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
6%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
105 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
686
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
528
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
546
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
561
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
537
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
527
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
579
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
624
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
579
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,081 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,015 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$104 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$93 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,081
$21,485
Spending / Student
$18,015
$19,787
Best Rio Elementary School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rio Del Mar
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3150 Thames River
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-0560
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-0560
Grades: K-5
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Rio Del Sol
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3001 N. Ventura Rd.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 307-0080
Grades: K-8
| 804 students
Rank: #33.
Rio Rosales
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Kohala St.
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0277
Oxnard, CA 93030
(805) 983-0277
Grades: K-5
| 530 students
Rank: #44.
Rio Real Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1140 Kenney St.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3117
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3117
Grades: K-8
| 744 students
Rank: #55.
Rio Del Valle Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3100 Rose Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3119
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3119
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #66.
Rio Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3050 Thames River Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-1507
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 981-1507
Grades: 6-8
| 698 students
Rank: #77.
Rio Del Norte
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2500 Lobelia Dr.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 604-1412
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 604-1412
Grades: K-5
| 461 students
Rank: #88.
Rio Lindo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2131 Snow Ave.
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3113
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3113
Grades: K-5
| 408 students
Rank: #99.
Rio Plaza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
600 Simon Way
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3121
Oxnard, CA 93036
(805) 485-3121
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Rio Elementary School District?
Rio Elementary School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,167 students.
What is the rank of Rio Elementary School District?
Rio Elementary School District is ranked #1310 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Rio Elementary School District?
85% of Rio Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Rio Elementary School District?
Rio Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Rio Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,015 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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