Serving 569 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Riverbank Language Academy 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 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Riverbank Language Academy's student population of 569 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
569 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Riverbank Language Academy 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 Riverbank Language Academy is 0.17, 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
#3423 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
91%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
6%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Riverbank Language Academy's ranking?
Riverbank Language Academy is ranked #3423 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Riverbank Language Academy often compared to?
Riverbank Language Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Crossroads 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 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Riverbank Language Academy?
569 students attend Riverbank Language Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Riverbank Language Academy students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Riverbank Language Academy?
Riverbank Language Academy has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Riverbank Language Academy offer ?
Riverbank Language Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Riverbank Language Academy part of?
Riverbank Language Academy is part of Riverbank Unified School District.
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