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Rio Hondo Elementary School vs. Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)

Should you attend Rio Hondo Elementary School or Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rio Hondo Elementary School
11425 Wildflower Rd.
Arcadia, CA 91006
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Rancho Learning Center (Alternative)
150 South Third Ave.
Arcadia, CA 91006
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
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Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 636 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Rio Hondo Elementary School 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 72 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) ranks in the top 30% 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 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
n/a
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
636 students
72 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rio Hondo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
40% | 60%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rio Hondo Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative).
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
3 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rio Hondo Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rio Hondo Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Monte City School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Arcadia Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#4226 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#2525 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rio Hondo Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rancho Learning Center (Alternative), encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
31%
(Top 50% in CA)
30-39%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rio Hondo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Monte City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Arcadia Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rio Hondo Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Monte City School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Arcadia Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
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≥80%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) with the average graduation rate observed in the Arcadia Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rio Hondo Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rancho Learning Center (Alternative) by grade.
Kindergarten Students
33
1
Grade 1 Students
48
3
Grade 2 Students
40
-
Grade 3 Students
61
1
Grade 4 Students
62
6
Grade 5 Students
77
7
Grade 6 Students
68
3
Grade 7 Students
112
5
Grade 8 Students
135
10
Grade 9 Students
-
4
Grade 10 Students
-
5
Grade 11 Students
-
17
Grade 12 Students
-
10

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rio Hondo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the El Monte City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Arcadia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
17%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rio Hondo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Monte City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Arcadia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
78%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rio Hondo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Monte City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Arcadia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rio Hondo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Monte City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Arcadia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
3%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rio Hondo Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Monte City School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Arcadia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
7%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative), versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Arcadia Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.37
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rio Hondo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Monte City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rancho Learning Center (Alternative), juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Arcadia Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rio Hondo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Monte City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Arcadia Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
29%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rio Hondo Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Monte City School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rancho Learning Center (Alternative), juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Arcadia Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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