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Riverbank Unified 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 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,980 students in Riverbank Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Riverbank Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,980 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
140 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Riverbank Unified School District, which is ranked #1385 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1375 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
29%
Graduation Rate
91%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.31
0.63
# American Indian Students
14 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
33 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
2,448 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
82%
56%
# Black Students
18 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
377 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
13%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
84 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
310
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
247
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
243
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
235
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
215
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
226
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
237
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
199
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
186
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
241
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
177
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
230
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,653 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,249 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$45 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,653
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,249
$18,396
Best Riverbank Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverbank Language Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Stanislaus St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-8093
Grades: K-8
| 566 students
Rank: #22.
Riverbank High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Claus Rd.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-1891
Grades: 9-12
| 788 students
Rank: #33.
Cardozo Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3525 Santa Fe St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2591
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2591
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #44.
Adelante High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6801 Seventh St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2383
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2383
Grades: 10-12
| 46 students
Rank: #55.
Mesa Verde Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4850 Mesa Dr.
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 869-7320
Oakdale, CA 95361
(209) 869-7320
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Rank: #66.
California Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3800 California Ave.
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2597
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2597
Grades: K-5
| 562 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverbank Unified School District?
Riverbank Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,980 students.
What is the rank of Riverbank Unified School District?
Riverbank Unified School District is ranked #1385 out of 1,925 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 Riverbank Unified School District?
82% of Riverbank Unified School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverbank Unified School District?
Riverbank Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Riverbank Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,249 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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