Serving 439 students in grades Kindergarten-8, River Glen ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is equal to the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 31:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
River Glen's student population of 439 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
439 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
River Glen ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Glen is 0.27, 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
#3255 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
31:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
85%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
8%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Glen's ranking?
River Glen is ranked #3255 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are River Glen often compared to?
River Glenis often viewed alongside schools like Gardner Elementary School, Hammer Montessori At Galarza Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend River Glen?
439 students attend River Glen.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of River Glen students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Glen?
River Glen has a student ration of 31:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does River Glen offer ?
River Glen offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is River Glen part of?
River Glen is part of San Jose Unified School District.
School Reviews
4 3/3/2020
This school has gotten a bit worse in staff and teaching, the staff are less attentive to kids and they definitely don't keep their promises.
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