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Riverdale Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,456 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 91% 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
5 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
1,456 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Riverdale Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1007 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 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
0.18
0.63
# American Indian Students
1 Student
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,316 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
90%
56%
# Black Students
6 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
127 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
9%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
113
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
109
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
81
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
93
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
104
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
104
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
93
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
139
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
141
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
134
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
140
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,025 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 $16,994 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,025
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,994
$18,396
Best Riverdale Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3086 West Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3086 West Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Grades: 9-12
| 525 students
Rank: #33.
Fipps Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21320 South Feland
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3353
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3353
Grades: K-3
| 381 students
Rank: #44.
Riverdale Elementary 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
| 517 students
Rank: n/an/a
Riverdale Virtual
Alternative School
3086 West Mt. Whitney
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverdale Joint Unified School District?
Riverdale Joint Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,456 students.
What is the rank of Riverdale Joint Unified School District?
Riverdale Joint Unified School District is ranked #1007 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale Joint Unified School District?
90% of Riverdale Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverdale Joint Unified School District?
Riverdale Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, 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 $16,994 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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