Rio Tierra Junior High School

3201 Northstead Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 303 students in grades 7-8, Rio Tierra Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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Rio Tierra Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Rio Tierra Junior High School's student population of 303 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
303 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Rio Tierra Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Tierra Junior High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8373 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rio Tierra Junior High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
9%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rio Tierra Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rio Tierra Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rio Tierra Junior High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
11%
12%
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Hispanic
58%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rio Tierra Junior High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
16%
5%
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White
6%
20%
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Hawaiian
4%
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Rio Tierra Junior High School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rio Tierra Junior High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Rio Tierra Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rio Tierra Junior High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
8%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rio Tierra Junior High School's ranking?
Rio Tierra Junior High School is ranked #8373 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rio Tierra Junior High School often compared to?
Rio Tierra Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smythe Academy Of Arts And Sciences by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio Tierra Junior High School?
303 students attend Rio Tierra Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Rio Tierra Junior High School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Tierra Junior High School?
Rio Tierra Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rio Tierra Junior High School offer ?
Rio Tierra Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Rio Tierra Junior High School part of?
Rio Tierra Junior High School is part of Twin Rivers Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Rio Tierra Junior High School located?
Rio Tierra Junior High School is located in the East Sacramento neighborhood of Sacramento, CA. There are 6 other public schools located in East Sacramento.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 303 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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