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Rio Vista Elementary School vs. Valencia Academy Of The Arts

Should you attend Rio Vista Elementary School or Valencia Academy Of The Arts? 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 Vista Elementary School
8809 Coffman-pico Rd.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Valencia Academy Of The Arts
9241 East Cosgrove St.
Pico Rivera, CA 90660
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Rio Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Valencia Academy Of The Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 386 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rio Vista 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 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower 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 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 397 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Valencia Academy Of The Arts 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 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
386 students
397 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rio Vista 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 Valencia Academy Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rio Vista Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Valencia Academy Of The Arts.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rio Vista 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 Valencia Academy Of The Arts over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Rancho 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.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Valencia Academy Of The Arts with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the El Rancho 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

#4369 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#2475 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rio Vista 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 Valencia Academy Of The Arts, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Top 50% in CA)
40-44%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rio Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Rancho Unified 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 Valencia Academy Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the El Rancho Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
55-59%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rio Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Rancho Unified 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 Valencia Academy Of The Arts who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the El Rancho Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rio Vista Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Valencia Academy Of The Arts by grade.
Kindergarten Students
63
89
Grade 1 Students
61
51
Grade 2 Students
64
70
Grade 3 Students
69
73
Grade 4 Students
63
61
Grade 5 Students
66
53

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Rio Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Rancho Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Valencia Academy Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the El Rancho 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
97%
98%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rio Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Rancho Unified 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 Valencia Academy Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the El Rancho 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
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rio Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Rancho Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Valencia Academy Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the El Rancho Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rio Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Rancho Unified 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 Valencia Academy Of The Arts, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the El Rancho 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%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rio Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the El Rancho Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
0.06
0.04
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rio Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Rancho Unified 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 Valencia Academy Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the El Rancho 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
63%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rio Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Rancho Unified 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 Valencia Academy Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the El Rancho 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
18%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rio Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Rancho Unified 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 Valencia Academy Of The Arts, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the El Rancho 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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