River Bend ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤20% (which was lower than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (17-18)
56 students
Total Classroom Teachers (17-18)
2 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤20%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)<50%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
21:1
American Indian
(17-18)5%
1%
Asian
(17-18)n/a
11%
Hispanic
(17-18)49%
54%
Black
(17-18)3%
6%
White
(17-18)34%
24%
Hawaiian
(17-18)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(17-18)9%
4%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)<50%
83%
Eligible for Free Lunch (17-18)
67%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
1%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Bend?
The graduation rate of River Bend is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 83%.
How many students attend River Bend?
56 students attend River Bend.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of River Bend students are Hispanic, 34% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are Black.
What grades does River Bend offer ?
River Bend offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is River Bend part of?
River Bend is part of Visalia Unified School District.
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