Serving 515 students in grades 4-6, Ridgeview Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 515 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ridgeview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ridgeview Elementary School's student population of 515 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
515 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ridgeview Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ridgeview Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#613 out of 9602 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
9%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
63%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ridgeview Elementary School's ranking?
Ridgeview Elementary School is ranked #613 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ridgeview Elementary School often compared to?
Ridgeview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oakhills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ridgeview Elementary School?
515 students attend Ridgeview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Ridgeview Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ridgeview Elementary School?
Ridgeview Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Ridgeview Elementary School offer ?
Ridgeview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Ridgeview Elementary School part of?
Ridgeview Elementary School is part of Eureka Union School District.
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