Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

Summary:

Rio Vista School of Applied Learning is an elementary school located in Apple Valley, California, serving 942 students in grades K-6 and part of the Apple Valley Unified School District.

Rio Vista School of Applied Learning consistently outperforms the district and state in academic assessments, with 35.64% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 27.01% in Mathematics, compared to 27.01% and 16.12% for the district, respectively. The school also performs better than the district in several student subgroups, such as Hispanic and special education students. However, Rio Vista has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, from 9.0% in 2018-2019 to 30.2% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the district's average of 26.9%. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 62.53% in the 2022-2023 school year.

When comparing Rio Vista School of Applied Learning to nearby schools within the same district, it generally outperforms them in academic assessments. However, when compared to charter schools in the nearby Victor Elementary School District, the charter schools significantly outperform Rio Vista and the Apple Valley Unified School District. Additionally, Rio Vista's statewide ranking has been declining over the years, from 657 out of 5,530 California elementary schools in 2012-2013 to 3,712 out of 5,862 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic excellence.


Detail:

Public K-6

 13590 Havasu Rd.
       Apple Valley, CA  92308-6037


(760) 240-0280

District: Apple Valley Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
3712th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $4,599 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  26.1 Help
Number of students:  942

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
51.8%
White:
36.0%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.5% Help


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Compare Details Rio Vista School of Applied Learning ranks worse than 63.3% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Apple Valley Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.71. (See more...)
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Compare Details Rio Vista School of Applied Learning is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2017 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (51.8%), White (36%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning is 26.1, which is the highest among 10 elementary schools in the Apple Valley Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Rio Vista School of Applied Learning employs 36 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning is $4,599, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Apple Valley Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rio Vista School of Applied Learning:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Vista School of Applied Learning 3712th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Rio Vista School of Applied Learning in the ranking list.)

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Apple Valley Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Apple Valley Unified 1343rd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 85.59 688th 4809 85.7%
2005 89.22 528th 4822 89.1%
2006 84.26 772nd 4818 84.0%
2007 88.55 587th 5113 88.5%
2008 80.28 959th 5113 81.2%
2009 83.75 806th 5193 84.5%
2010 84.53 755th 5314 85.8%
2011 83.03 845th 5377 84.3%
2012 85.16 720th 5390 86.6%
2013 86.89 657th 5530 88.1%
2015 70.66 1466th 5611 73.9%
2016 73.92 1351st 5614 75.9%
2017 68.01 1659th 5692 70.9%
2018 64.31 1847th 5662 67.4%
2019 51.23 2531st 5789 56.3%
2022 46.90 2702nd 5883 54.1%
2023 40.23 3111th 5874 47.0%
2024 32.71 3712th 5862 36.7%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 39.56 1832nd 3311 44.7%
2023 21.77 3057th 3250 5.9%
2024 37.02 2032nd 3160 35.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 37.12 1324th 2420 45.3%
2024 42.65 1214th 2634 53.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.43 1488th 5084 70.7%
2019 50.06 2402nd 5173 53.6%
2022 57.16 1849th 5264 64.9%
2023 44.02 2764th 5374 48.6%
2024 32.88 3708th 5511 32.7%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for elementary school Female students at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.82 1936th 5413 64.2%
2019 47.70 2624th 5492 52.2%
2022 46.03 2632nd 5635 53.3%
2023 39.35 3058th 5617 45.6%
2024 35.47 3370th 5605 39.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 80.51 272nd 2128 87.2%
2019 54.05 868th 2585 66.4%
2022 54.06 718th 2227 67.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.14 1708th 5431 68.6%
2019 53.01 2318th 5510 57.9%
2022 47.43 2585th 5663 54.4%
2023 40.76 3012th 5650 46.7%
2024 31.35 3710th 5636 34.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 68.48 1208th 4830 75.0%
2019 47.31 2461st 4963 50.4%
2022 52.75 2029th 5084 60.1%
2023 46.86 2432nd 5098 52.3%
2024 36.61 3214th 5102 37.0%
See the entire list of Best California Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for elementary school White students at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.10 1756th 2737 35.8%
2019 30.86 2124th 2834 25.1%
2022 25.13 2142nd 2726 21.4%
2023 27.88 2036th 2662 23.5%
2024 20.39 2202nd 2647 16.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2013 83.72 230th 2379 90.3%
2015 69.66 648th 2477 73.8%
2016 69.51 663rd 2497 73.4%
2017 70.93 650th 2508 74.1%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1993 645 25 33 82 2 n/a n/a 0 787
1994 625 52 19 108 0 n/a n/a 0 804
1995 504 47 13 96 2 n/a n/a 0 662
1996 504 47 13 96 2 n/a n/a 0 662
1997 492 53 25 93 1 n/a n/a 0 664
1998 478 67 18 108 1 n/a n/a 0 672
1999 461 66 15 92 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2000 469 47 22 98 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2001 458 54 16 108 1 n/a n/a 0 637
2002 440 51 26 162 3 n/a n/a 2 684
2003 440 51 26 162 3 n/a n/a 2 684
2004 465 55 25 122 6 n/a n/a 44 717
2005 465 53 23 148 8 n/a n/a 67 764
2006 447 56 30 157 4 n/a n/a 105 799
2007 351 45 43 147 0 n/a n/a 90 676
2008 337 44 45 139 1 n/a n/a 0 566
2009 358 37 35 132 2 5 83 0 652
2010 360 31 31 198 1 7 19 0 647
2011 448 60 34 229 7 8 23 0 809
2012 421 57 35 209 6 4 22 0 754
2013 492 58 40 255 6 2 24 0 877
2014 519 63 45 304 9 6 19 0 965
2015 558 54 46 314 10 6 17 0 1005
2016 577 57 48 343 12 8 18 0 1063
2017 571 57 50 342 7 6 20 0 1053
2018 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 967 967
2019 489 37 36 353 7 7 23 0 952
2020 440 35 37 384 7 9 30 0 942
2021 378 40 40 389 7 6 41 0 901
2022 367 62 28 463 6 6 43 0 975
2023 339 39 25 488 2 4 45 0 942

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 787 28.0 28.1 25.9
1994 804 30.0 26.8 25.5
1995 662 23.0 28.8 23.1
1996 662 23.0 28.8 23.1
1997 664 25.0 26.6 29.1
1998 672 27.0 24.9 27.2
1999 635 31.0 20.5 25.8
2000 637 31.0 20.5 29.8
2001 637 32.0 19.9 24.2
2002 684 32.0 21.4 28.4
2003 684 32.0 21.4 28.4
2004 717 33.0 21.7 25.6
2005 764 35.0 21.8 29.6
2006 799 36.0 22.2 32
2007 676 32.0 21.1 27.1
2008 566 34.5 16.4 36
2009 652 29.0 21.0 32.1
2010 647 28.0 23.1 35.9
2011 809 n/a n/a 41.5
2012 754 29.0 26.0 41.6
2013 877 33.5 26.1 39.9
2014 965 35.5 27.1 39.4
2015 1005 39.0 25.7 38.4
2016 1063 40.0 26.5 42.8
2017 1053 41.2 25.5 40
2018 967 39.2 24.6 44.3
2019 952 37.0 25.7 56.9
2020 942 n/a n/a 54.2
2021 901 38.0 23.7 63.9
2022 975 39.0 25.0 63.1
2023 942 36.0 26.1 62.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1993 787 28.0 28.1 25.9
1994 804 30.0 26.8 25.5
1995 662 23.0 28.8 23.1
1996 662 23.0 28.8 23.1
1997 664 25.0 26.6 29.1
1998 672 27.0 24.9 27.2
1999 635 31.0 20.5 25.8
2000 637 31.0 20.5 29.8
2001 637 32.0 19.9 24.2
2002 684 32.0 21.4 28.4
2003 684 32.0 21.4 28.4
2004 717 33.0 21.7 25.6
2005 764 35.0 21.8 29.6
2006 799 36.0 22.2 32
2007 676 32.0 21.1 27.1
2008 566 34.5 16.4 36
2009 652 29.0 21.0 32.1
2010 647 28.0 23.1 35.9
2011 809 n/a n/a 41.5
2012 754 29.0 26.0 41.6
2013 877 33.5 26.1 39.9
2014 965 35.5 27.1 39.4
2015 1005 39.0 25.7 38.4
2016 1063 40.0 26.5 42.8
2017 1053 41.2 25.5 40
2018 967 39.2 24.6 44.3
2019 952 37.0 25.7 56.9
2020 942 n/a n/a 54.2
2021 901 38.0 23.7 63.9
2022 975 39.0 25.0 63.1
2023 942 36.0 26.1 62.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201295.0%4.0%0.0%1.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%95.0%96.0%
201395.0%5.0%0.0%1.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%95.0%
201496.0%3.0%0.0%1.0%96.0%96.0%97.0%96.0%96.0%
201591.0%5.0%0.0%4.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%94.0%91.0%
201693.0%6.0%0.0%0.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%93.0%
201798.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201896.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%97.0%98.0%≥99.0%96.0%98.0%
201997.0%2.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%98.0%
202092.9%2.8%2.1%94.3%95.7%95.0%92.9%95.7%
202195.4%0.9%0.0%96.3%97.3%95.4%97.3%
202290.4%0.0%1.2%92.8%94.6%92.8%93.4%93.4%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $4,598

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2531st of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 3111th of 5874 Elementary schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rio Vista School of Applied Learning)54.330.7
 23.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Apple Valley Unified)41.122.6
 18.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Rio Vista School of Applied Learning)53.537.5
 16%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Apple Valley Unified)41.121.9
 19.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rio Vista School of Applied Learning)50.840.3
 10.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Apple Valley Unified)39.926.8
 13.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Rio Vista School of Applied Learning)44.330.6
 13.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Apple Valley Unified)30.720
 10.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rio Vista School of Applied Learning)47.246.6
 0.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Apple Valley Unified)44.326.1
 18.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Rio Vista School of Applied Learning)29.929
 0.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Apple Valley Unified)23.414.9
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Rio Vista School of Applied Learning)36.532.1
 4.4%
   5th Grade Science (Apple Valley Unified)25.617.4
 8.2%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rio Vista School of Applied Learning)5040.9
 9.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Apple Valley Unified)35.626.6
 9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rio Vista School of Applied Learning)29.515.1
 14.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Apple Valley Unified)20.313.2
 7.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students952942
 1.1%
African American3739
 5.4%
American Indian72
 71.4%
Asian3625
 30.6%
Hispanic353488
 38.2%
Pacific Islander74
 42.9%
White489339
 30.7%
Two or More Races2345
 95.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.9%62.5%
 5.6%


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Students at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning are 52% Hispanic, 36% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 942 students attended Rio Vista School of Applied Learning.

Rio Vista School of Applied Learning ranks 3712th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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