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Riverdale Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,456 students in Riverdale Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Riverdale Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
1,456 Students
5,826,671 Students
# Teachers
89 Teachers
267,995 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Riverdale Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #978 of all 1,907 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#934 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
29%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
90%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
9%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,025 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,975. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,994 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$28 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,025
$19,975
Spending / Student
$16,994
$18,396
Best Riverdale Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3086 West Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Riverdale High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3086 West Mt. Whitney Ave.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 891-4400
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 891-4400
Gr: 9-12 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Fipps Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
21320 South Feland
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3353
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3353
Gr: K-3 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3700 Stathem St.
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3589
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3589
Gr: 4-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
Riverdale Virtual
Alternative School
3086 West Mt. Whitney
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Riverdale, CA 93656
(559) 867-3562
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverdale Joint Unified School District?
Riverdale Joint Unified School District manages 5 public schools serving 1,456 students.
What is the rank of Riverdale Joint Unified School District?
Riverdale Joint Unified School District is ranked #978 out of 1,907 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverdale Joint Unified School District?
90% of Riverdale Joint Unified School District students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverdale Joint Unified School District?
Riverdale Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Riverdale Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,994 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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