Rio Elementary
Rio Elementary has 9 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 31.5/100 — 12.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Rio del Sol at 55/100, where 25.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,050 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 21.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 32.4 | 7 | 10.3% | 20.5% |
| Middle | 28.3 | 2 | 7.4% | 25.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Rio Elementary, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Rio Elementary's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 32.4.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages +3.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), suggesting schools are adding meaningful value.
Consistency: Score range of 31.5 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 21.5%, 3.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.8%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Rio del Sol leads the district at 55 with 25.0% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Rio Elementary
Hidden gems: 6 schools in Rio Elementary are classified as On the Rise (5) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Rio Elementary spends $14,050 per student in current expenditures — $765 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (7)
Rio Elementary has 7 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.4 — 11.4 points below the state average of 43.8.
District-wide growth averages +3.0pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Rio del Sol with a Scope Score of 55 and 25.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio del Sol Rio Elementary Growth Engine | 55 | 25.0% | 50.4% | +8.8pp | 12.0% | 2.2% |
| 2 | Rio Real Elementary Rio Elementary Culture First | 32 | 8.6% | 26.9% | -1.3pp | 13.7% | 1.1% |
| 3 | Rio Rosales Rio Elementary On the Rise | 32 | 9.5% | 28.0% | +12.1pp | 22.4% | 1.2% |
| 4 | Rio Lindo Elementary Rio Elementary On the Rise | 30 | 6.4% | 24.8% | +5.9pp | 22.3% | 0.3% |
| 5 | Rio Del Mar Rio Elementary Building Momentum | 30 | 12.9% | 32.1% | -5.9pp | 27.7% | 0.7% |
| 6 | Rio del Norte Rio Elementary Building Momentum | 24 | 7.1% | 25.9% | -3.1pp | 28.0% | 0.5% |
| 7 | Rio Plaza Elementary Rio Elementary On the Rise | 24 | 2.8% | 14.1% | +4.8pp | 17.2% | 0.3% |
Middle Schools (2)
Rio Elementary has 2 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.3 — 12.1 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +4.7pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Rio del Valle Middle with a Scope Score of 30 and 8.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio del Valle Middle Rio Elementary On the Rise | 30 | 8.7% | 27.4% | +5.9pp | 25.1% | 10.9% |
| 2 | Rio Vista Middle Rio Elementary On the Rise | 27 | 6.1% | 21.4% | +3.5pp | 25.1% | 8.4% |
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 Elementary
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology