Riverbank Unified
Riverbank Unified has 6 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 34.9/100 — 8.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Riverbank High at 51/100, where 8.7% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,276 per student (below the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 23.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 34.3/100 | 3 | 10.4% | 17.0% |
| Middle | Needs Support 24.6/100 | 1 | 6.9% | 23.8% |
| High | Developing 40.8/100 | 2 | 4.3% | 33.1% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Riverbank Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Riverbank Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 40.8.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -0.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), growth is essentially flat.
Consistency: Score range of 26.8 points — showing notable variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 23.5%, 5.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 5.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Riverbank High leads the district at 51 with 8.7% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Riverbank Unified
Hidden gems: 1 school in Riverbank Unified is classified as On the Rise — 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
Riverbank Unified spends $14,276 per student in current expenditures — $539 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 (3)
Riverbank Unified has 3 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.3 — 9.5 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.3pp.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Riverbank Language Academy with a Scope Score of 47 and 21.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverbank Language Academy Riverbank Unified Culture First | 21.3% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | California Avenue Elementary Riverbank Unified On the Rise | 3.1% | Developing 30/100 |
| 3 | Mesa Verde Elementary Riverbank Unified Building Momentum | 6.8% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Middle Schools (1)
Riverbank Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.6 — 15.9 points below the state average of 40.5.
Growth is essentially flat at -0.8pp.
The highest-scoring middle school is Cardozo Middle with a Scope Score of 25 and 6.9% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cardozo Middle Riverbank Unified Building Momentum | 6.9% | Needs Support 25/100 |
High Schools (2)
Riverbank Unified has 2 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.8 — 6.7 points below the state average of 47.5.
The highest-scoring high school is Riverbank High with a Scope Score of 51 and 8.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Riverbank High Riverbank Unified Building Momentum | 8.7% | Solid 51/100 |
| 2 | Adelante High Riverbank Unified Building Momentum | 0.0% | Developing 30/100 |
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 Riverbank Unified
- 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