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Elementary Schools in Riverbank, California

Below Average2024–25 data6 schools · avg 38.4/100

Riverbank, California has 6 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 38.4/100 — 5.4 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 on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Riverbank schools average 9.8% exceeded standard (state: 21.6%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.4% (above the state average of 18.1%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score
38.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
26.8
24.6 – 51.4
Avg Exceeded %
9.8%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
20.4%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How Riverbank schools compare

Riverbank's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.4 — 5.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 24.6 to 51.4, a 26.8-point spread.

The top-ranked school is Riverbank High with a Scope Score of 51 and 8.7% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Riverbank averages 20.4%, which is below the state average of 18.1%.

How we score · Scope Score weights exceeded (40%), met (22%), growth (15%), absenteeism (10%), suspension (5%), ELPAC (5%), baseline (3%)

School archetypes in Riverbank

2 Culture First4 Building Momentum

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

Schools in Riverbank ranked by Scope Score

#SchoolExceededScore
1Riverbank High
Riverbank Unified Building Momentum
8.7%Solid
51/100
2Crossroads Elementary
Sylvan Union Elementary Culture First
18.9%Developing
47/100
3Riverbank Language Academy
Riverbank Unified Culture First
21.3%Developing
47/100
4California Avenue Elementary
Riverbank Unified Building Momentum
3.1%Developing
30/100
5Adelante High
Riverbank Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Developing
30/100
6Cardozo Middle
Riverbank Unified Building Momentum
6.9%Needs Support
25/100

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

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Riverbank good?
Riverbank's 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.4/100, which is 5.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 9.8% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Riverbank?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Riverbank is Riverbank High with a Scope Score of 51/100 and 8.7% 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 Riverbank schools compare to the state average?
Riverbank elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 9.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.4% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 24.6 to 51.4, a 26.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Riverbank?
Riverbank has 6 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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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