Summary:
The city of Rio Vista, California is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 alternative school. The data reveals a concerning trend of declining performance across the district, with both the D.H. White Elementary and Rio Vista High seeing significant drops in their statewide rankings over the past 3 years.
Chronic absenteeism is a major issue, with rates as high as 38.4% at D.H. White Elementary and 36.4% at Rio Vista High. Test scores across the district are also alarmingly low, with only 3.66% of students at Rio Vista High proficient or better in English Language Arts and 7.32% in Mathematics. The River Delta High/Elementary (Alternative) school faces even greater challenges, with a lower graduation rate, higher dropout rate, and only 14.29% of students proficient in ELA and 0% in Math.
Socioeconomic factors may play a role, as the schools serve a predominantly low-income population, with free/reduced lunch rates ranging from 49.86% at Rio Vista High to 60.71% at the alternative school. Addressing the issues of chronic absenteeism, low academic performance, and the unique needs of the alternative school will be crucial for the River Delta Joint Unified district to improve educational outcomes for students in Rio Vista.
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