Valencia Elementary School vs. Rio Del Mar Elementary School
Should you attend Valencia Elementary School or Rio Del Mar Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Valencia Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Rio Del Mar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Valencia Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rio Del Mar Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
487 students
408 students


% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
57% | 43%


Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
19 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1925 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1788 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
55%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
60%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
35-39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Kindergarten Students
91
49
Grade 1 Students
47
47
Grade 2 Students
67
60
Grade 3 Students
58
52
Grade 4 Students
75
69
Grade 5 Students
69
68
Grade 6 Students
80
63
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%


% Asian
1%
3%


% Hispanic
30%
22%


% Black
n/a
1%


% White
63%
64%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%


Diversity Score
0.51
0.54


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
19%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%

