For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,469 students in Riverdale Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Riverdale Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 90% 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
4 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,469 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
District Rank
Riverdale Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1008 of all 1,931 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1001 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.64
# American Indian Students
3 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,304 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
89%
55%
# Black Students
6 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
153 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
11%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
130
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
77
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
93
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
109
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
102
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
120
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
86
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
105
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
137
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
141
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
139
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
143
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,857 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,843 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,857
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,843
$19,787
Best Riverdale Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3086 W. Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #22.
Riverdale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3086 W. Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #33.
Fipps Primary
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21320 S. Feland
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3353
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3353
Grades: K-3
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Riverdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Stathem St.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3589
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3589
Grades: 4-8
| 522 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverdale Joint Unified School District?
Riverdale Joint Unified School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,469 students.
What is the rank of Riverdale Joint Unified School District?
Riverdale Joint Unified School District is ranked #1008 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale Joint Unified School District?
89% of Riverdale Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, and 11% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverdale Joint Unified School District?
Riverdale Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Riverdale Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,843 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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