Serving 731 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rio Valley Charter 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 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rio Valley Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Rio Valley Charter's student population of 731 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
731 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rio Valley Charter 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 Valley Charter is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6419 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
11%
12%
Hispanic
38%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
41%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Valley Charter's ranking?
Rio Valley Charter is ranked #6419 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rio Valley Charter often compared to?
Rio Valley Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Vista Oaks Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rio Valley Charter?
The graduation rate of Rio Valley Charter is 95%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Rio Valley Charter?
731 students attend Rio Valley Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Rio Valley Charter students are White, 38% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Valley Charter?
Rio Valley Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rio Valley Charter offer ?
Rio Valley Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Rio Valley Charter part of?
Rio Valley Charter is part of Rio Valley Charter School District.
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