School Profile · Ukiah
River Oak Charter: No single number tells this school's story. Here's the honest picture.
River Oak Charter posts 34% meeting the standard and 13.7% exceeding it, against 43% and 21.3% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
555 Leslie Street, 95482 (opens in new tab)·Ukiah Unified·Ukiah·Grades K-8·245 students·38% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(707) 467-1855·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
39
📈 On the Rise · Developing
ranked #3,053 statewide · #4 of 8 in Ukiah Unified
River Oak Charter scores 39 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 47th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →
Most rating sites would stop at “34% proficient” and call it done. River Oak Charter deserves a closer read. The school sits in Ukiah, where one in three students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
As a charter, River Oak Charter enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
19%
12%
69%
Grade 3 · 31% proficient
9%
9%
82%
Grade 4 · 18% proficient
25%
46%
29%
Grade 5 · 71% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding rises 5.8pp across grades; the floor rises 40.1pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. Kids here gain ground the longer they stay — the pattern you want to see. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
13.7%
State 21.3%
7.7pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
34.4%
State 42.7%
8.3pp below state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
+14.5pp
State -2.9pp
Scores improve across grades
Chronic absenteeism
20.6%
State 17.9%
2.7pp above state avg
Suspension rate
1.3%
State 1.6%
0.3pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 45
Frank Zeek Elementary
Ukiah Unified · 1.1 mi
Solid
51/100
Tree of Life Charter
Ukiah Unified · 1.4 mi
Developing
45/100
Yokayo Elementary
Ukiah Unified · 0.6 mi
Developing
40/100
Nearby High Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 38
Redwood Collegiate Academy
Ukiah Unified · 1.3 mi
Solid
58/100
South Valley High (Continuation)
Ukiah Unified · 0.5 mi
Needs Support
17/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic24.1%
White59.6%
Asian3.3%
Black2.0%
Other11.0%
GenderFemale 47.4%Male 52.2%Non-binary 0.4%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 38.4% (25pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
245
375 below CA avg (~620)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
1 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,850
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$59,318 – $114,807
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At River Oak Charter in Ukiah, 41.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 28.4% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. River Oak Charter outperforms its district average for low-income students by 13.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (19.4% Math proficient); White students (50.6% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 36 students tested.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income36 tested
ELA 41.7%·Math 19.4%· +13.3pp vs district
White85 tested
ELA 50.6%·Math 48.2%· +4.6pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency rises by 47.0pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school. District average: +5.6pp.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$70K
$15K below CA median
Median Home Value
$491K
$168K below CA median
Bachelor's+
21%
14pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
15.1 years avg experience
12 teachers
Teacher Credentials
78% fully credentialed
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
13.7%
↓ vs CA 21.3% · 43th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
34.4%
↓ vs CA 42.7% · 44th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
+14.5pp
↑ vs CA -2.9pp · 63th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
20.6%
↓ vs CA 17.9% · 46th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
1.3%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 53th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 26 | 19% | 12% | 27% | 42% | 31% | −13 |
| Grade 4 | 23 | 9% | 9% | 57% | 26% | 17% | −27 |
| Grade 5 | 24 | 25% | 46% | 13% | 17% | 71% | +23 |
| Grade 6 | 25 | 20% | 20% | 44% | 16% | 40% | −7 |
| Grade 7 | 27 | 26% | 30% | 26% | 19% | 56% | +8 |
| Grade 8 | 19 | 11% | 42% | 32% | 16% | 53% | +7 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 25 | 12% | 24% | 32% | 32% | 36% | −10 |
| Grade 4 | 23 | 9% | 17% | 43% | 30% | 26% | −16 |
| Grade 5 | 24 | 8% | 17% | 38% | 38% | 25% | −10 |
| Grade 6 | 25 | 32% | 24% | 20% | 24% | 56% | +21 |
| Grade 7 | 27 | 26% | 19% | 26% | 30% | 44% | +10 |
| Grade 8 | 19 | 32% | 21% | 26% | 21% | 53% | +20 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 43 | 19% | 42% | 37% | 2% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 36 | 41.7% | +13 | +3 |
| White | 85 | 50.6% | +5 | −11 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Oak Charter ← | — | 39 | 13.7% | 34.4% | +14.5 | 1.3% |
| Frank Zeek Elementary | 1.1 mi | 51 | 27.4% | 54.3% | +3.6 | 1.2% |
| Tree of Life Charter | 1.4 mi | 45 | 23.1% | 42.3% | — | 2.2% |
| Yokayo Elementary | 0.6 mi | 40 | 17.4% | 40.1% | −11.8 | 0.3% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #2823 → #3490 → #2568 → #1663 → #3053
What we can't show
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is River Oak Charter a good elementary school?
River Oak Charter has a Scope Score of 39 out of 100, placing it in the 47th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #3,053 statewide. 13.7% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 7.7 percentage points below the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are River Oak Charter's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 34.4% of students at River Oak Charter met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 13.7% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 20.7% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 13.7% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 145 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does River Oak Charter rank in California?
River Oak Charter ranks #3,053 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 47th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is River Oak Charter getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at River Oak Charter increases by 14.5 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This upward trajectory suggests the school is adding measurable value — students leave with higher proficiency rates than they entered with. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at River Oak Charter?
20.6% of students at River Oak Charter are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 1.3%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does River Oak Charter compare to other schools in Ukiah?
River Oak Charter scores 39/100 (47th percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 245 students. Use the schools in Ukiah page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does River Oak Charter serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At River Oak Charter in Ukiah, 41.7% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 28.4% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. River Oak Charter outperforms its district average for low-income students by 13.3 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (19.4% Math proficient); White students (50.6% ELA proficient). Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 36 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.