Serving 322 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Yuba River Charter 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% 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-8
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Yuba River Charter's student population of 322 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
322 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
First Day of School
Wed. Aug 20, 2025
Last Day of School
Fri. Jun 5, 2026
School Motto
This is our school, a community of teachers and families uniting to inspire a love of life and learning for the whole child, for the whole world.
School Rankings
Yuba River Charter ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Yuba River Charter is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#2882 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
78%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Yuba River Charter's ranking?
Yuba River Charter is ranked #2882 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Yuba River Charter often compared to?
Yuba River Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Nevada City School Of The Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Yuba River Charter?
322 students attend Yuba River Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Yuba River Charter students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Yuba River Charter?
Yuba River Charter has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Yuba River Charter offer ?
Yuba River Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Yuba River Charter part of?
Yuba River Charter is part of Yuba River Charter School District.
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