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Elementary Schools in Rio Linda, California: Rio Linda schools average near the state. The 13.9-point spread is where the choice actually lives.

Near Average2024–25 data4 schools · avg 43.0/100

Rio Linda, California has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.0/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Heritage Peak Charter at 52/100, where 17.5% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Rio Linda schools average 18.7% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.2% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
43.0
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
13.9
38.4 – 52.2
Avg Exceeded %
18.7%
State avg: 21.3%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
19.2%
State avg: 17.9%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores
LevelSchoolsAvg ScoreExceededvs State
Elementary4Developing
43.0/100
18.7%-1.9
High1Developing
47.9/100
18.1%+4.2

How Rio Linda schools compare

Rio Linda has 4 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 43.0/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Heritage Peak Charter with a Scope Score of 52 and 17.5% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Rio Linda averages 19.2% — near the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Rio Linda

1 Culture First3 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Rio Linda

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Heritage Peak Charter
Twin Rivers Unified Culture First
17.5%Solid
52/100
2Rio Linda High
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
18.1%Developing
48/100
3Westside Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
19.0%Developing
42/100
4Dry Creek Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
20.3%Developing
39/100
5Orchard Elementary
Twin Rivers Unified Building Momentum
18.1%Developing
38/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Rio Linda

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Rio Linda good?
Rio Linda's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.0/100, which is within 1.9 points of the state average. 18.7% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Rio Linda?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Rio Linda is Heritage Peak Charter with a Scope Score of 52/100 and 17.5% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Rio Linda schools compare to the state average?
Rio Linda elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.0/100 — within 1.9 points of the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 18.7% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 19.2% vs. 17.9% statewide.
How many schools are in Rio Linda?
Rio Linda has 4 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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