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Sylvan Elementary School vs. Riverbank Language Academy

Should you attend Sylvan Elementary School or Riverbank Language Academy? 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
Sylvan Elementary School
2908 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Riverbank Language Academy
2400 Stanislaus St.
Riverbank, CA 95367
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings
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Riverbank Language Academy 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 320 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sylvan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (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 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 566 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Riverbank Language Academy 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 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (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.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-8
Total Students
320 students
566 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sylvan 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 Riverbank Language Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
46% | 54%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sylvan Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Riverbank Language Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sylvan 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 Riverbank Language Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sylvan Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Sylvan Union Elementary 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 Riverbank Language Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Riverbank 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

#6448 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#3098 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sylvan 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 Riverbank Language Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
38%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sylvan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Sylvan Union Elementary 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 Riverbank Language Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Riverbank Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
52%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sylvan Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Sylvan Union Elementary 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 Riverbank Language Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Riverbank Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sylvan Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Riverbank Language Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
47
97
Grade 1 Students
52
70
Grade 2 Students
57
69
Grade 3 Students
56
67
Grade 4 Students
53
61
Grade 5 Students
55
60
Grade 6 Students
-
54
Grade 7 Students
-
45
Grade 8 Students
-
43

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sylvan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Sylvan Union Elementary 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 Riverbank Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Riverbank Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
12%
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sylvan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Sylvan Union Elementary 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 Riverbank Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Riverbank Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
54%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sylvan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Sylvan Union Elementary 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 Riverbank Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Riverbank 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
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sylvan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Sylvan Union Elementary 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 Riverbank Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Riverbank 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
21%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sylvan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Sylvan Union Elementary 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 Riverbank Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Riverbank 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
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sylvan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Sylvan Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
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% Two or more races
9%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sylvan Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Sylvan Union Elementary 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 two or more races at Riverbank Language Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Riverbank Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sylvan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Sylvan Union Elementary 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 Riverbank Language Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Riverbank 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
60%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sylvan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Sylvan Union Elementary 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 Riverbank Language Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Riverbank 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
17%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sylvan Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Sylvan Union Elementary 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 Riverbank Language Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Riverbank Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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