Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

Summary:

Rio Linda Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in Rio Linda, California, serving 318 students in grades 7-8 and part of the Twin Rivers Unified school district.

The school faces several key challenges, including high chronic absenteeism rates that have risen from 14.8% in 2017-2018 to 34.5% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than district and state averages. Academically, Rio Linda Preparatory Academy consistently underperforms compared to the district and state, with only 27.24% of students proficient or better in ELA/Literacy in 2023-2024, versus 33.41% for the district and 47.04% for the state. The school also struggles to support certain student subgroups, with Asian and Multi-racial students ranking in the bottom quartile of California middle schools, and Hispanic and White students also performing below average.

When compared to nearby schools, the challenges at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy become even more apparent. For example, Westside Preparatory Charter, just 1.38 miles away, consistently outperforms Rio Linda Preparatory Academy in academic assessments and has a lower chronic absenteeism rate. The high chronic absenteeism rates at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy appear to be closely linked to its poor academic performance, and the school's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (86.79% in 2022-2023) suggests that socioeconomic factors may be significantly impacting the educational outcomes of the student population.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1101 G St.
       Rio Linda, CA  95673-4327


(916) 566-2720

District: Twin Rivers Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1947th of 2,777 California Middle Schools


Students who attend Rio Linda Preparatory Academy usually attend:

High:    Rio Linda High

Feeder schools for Rio Linda Preparatory Academy:

Elementary:    Dry Creek Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  290

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
40.0%
White:
34.5%
Asian:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  86.2% Help


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Compare Details Rio Linda Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 70.1% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Twin Rivers Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.96. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Rio Linda Preparatory Academy has the smallest middle school student body size in the Twin Rivers Unified School District. Student population at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (40%), White (34.5%), Asian (13.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 86.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy is 17.7, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Twin Rivers Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Rio Linda Preparatory Academy employs 16.3 full-time teachers.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rio Linda Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Rio Linda Preparatory Academy 1947th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Rio Linda Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

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Twin Rivers Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Twin Rivers Unified 1122nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

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Rank History for all students at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 32.45 1503rd 2179 31.0%
2011 26.65 1733rd 2236 22.5%
2012 27.53 1721st 2259 23.8%
2013 16.11 2101st 2379 11.7%
2015 17.71 2090th 2477 15.6%
2016 19.64 2043rd 2497 18.2%
2017 16.20 2176th 2508 13.2%
2018 21.62 1936th 2480 21.9%
2019 25.73 1973rd 2715 27.3%
2022 24.79 2003rd 2740 26.9%
2023 27.72 1922nd 2802 31.4%
2024 26.96 1947th 2777 29.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.98 521st 554 6.0%
2023 15.12 575th 678 15.2%
2024 12.20 627th 699 10.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.11 552nd 1364 59.5%
2019 24.39 1393rd 1442 3.4%
2022 35.17 964th 1540 37.4%
2023 38.09 842nd 1529 44.9%
2024 47.61 497th 1477 66.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 39.90 774th 1538 49.7%
2024 36.90 868th 1550 44.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.77 1662nd 2230 25.5%
2019 30.61 1665th 2369 29.7%
2022 29.84 1705th 2458 30.6%
2023 32.76 1648th 2549 35.3%
2024 29.50 1796th 2575 30.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.33 1729th 2262 23.6%
2019 31.28 1582nd 2380 33.5%
2022 20.56 2052nd 2509 18.2%
2023 25.00 1892nd 2547 25.7%
2024 24.57 1910th 2546 25.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.93 721st 1369 47.3%
2019 35.16 857th 1491 42.5%
2022 44.95 654th 1531 57.3%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 22.48 149th 193 22.8%
2023 32.29 129th 197 34.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.24 1862nd 2273 18.1%
2019 21.05 1943rd 2407 19.3%
2022 29.08 1693rd 2527 33.0%
2023 29.82 1670th 2558 34.7%
2024 29.30 1705th 2547 33.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.71 675th 700 3.6%
2019 3.85 712th 745 4.4%
2022 15.75 624th 733 14.9%
2023 6.20 664th 718 7.5%
2024 2.78 715th 741 3.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.59 1603rd 2072 22.6%
2019 34.03 1424th 2213 35.7%
2022 17.10 2127th 2359 9.8%
2023 29.81 1656th 2391 30.7%
2024 29.49 1662nd 2383 30.3%
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Rank History for White students at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.30 1398th 1496 6.6%
2019 10.72 1457th 1602 9.1%
2022 20.37 1273rd 1555 18.1%
2023 16.13 1317th 1552 15.1%
2024 15.51 1326th 1535 13.6%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2009 284 60 53 122 1 3 27 0 550
2010 286 42 61 140 3 3 8 0 543
2011 309 26 70 163 1 7 17 0 593
2012 211 20 38 152 8 8 18 0 455
2013 188 19 35 141 6 7 9 0 405
2014 173 21 46 156 5 5 14 0 420
2015 176 19 51 156 4 2 15 0 423
2016 193 27 50 166 5 6 24 0 471
2017 206 28 48 192 5 5 33 0 517
2018 187 24 51 184 8 6 30 0 490
2019 170 26 49 199 6 9 30 0 489
2020 154 20 52 206 6 4 33 0 475
2021 125 15 44 187 3 4 26 0 404
2022 103 12 33 159 4 4 28 0 343
2023 109 8 38 128 4 2 29 0 318
2024 100 6 39 116 2 4 22 1 290

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

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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 Linda Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 550 27.0 17.2 69.5
2010 543 27.0 20.1 77.9
2011 593 n/a n/a 79.9
2012 455 20.0 22.7 n/a
2013 405 19.6 20.5 76.5
2014 420 19.7 21.2 88.8
2015 423 22.0 19.2 85.6
2016 471 20.0 23.5 80.7
2017 517 21.0 24.6 82.2
2018 490 23.0 21.2 86.9
2019 489 22.7 21.5 82
2020 475 n/a n/a 86.5
2021 404 21.2 19.0 87.4
2022 343 17.8 19.2 78.7
2023 318 17.1 18.5 86.8
2024 290 16.3 17.7 86.2

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 Linda Preparatory Academy

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2009 550 27.0 17.2 69.5
2010 543 27.0 20.1 77.9
2011 593 n/a n/a 79.9
2012 455 20.0 22.7 n/a
2013 405 19.6 20.5 76.5
2014 420 19.7 21.2 88.8
2015 423 22.0 19.2 85.6
2016 471 20.0 23.5 80.7
2017 517 21.0 24.6 82.2
2018 490 23.0 21.2 86.9
2019 489 22.7 21.5 82
2020 475 n/a n/a 86.5
2021 404 21.2 19.0 87.4
2022 343 17.8 19.2 78.7
2023 318 17.1 18.5 86.8
2024 290 16.3 17.7 86.2

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.
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rio Linda Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1973rd of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1922nd of 2802 Middle schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rio Linda Preparatory Academy)29.530.6
 1.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Twin Rivers Unified)35.531.2
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rio Linda Preparatory Academy)19.621.8
 2.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Twin Rivers Unified)23.918.4
 5.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rio Linda Preparatory Academy)36.426.3
 10.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Twin Rivers Unified)35.532.1
 3.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rio Linda Preparatory Academy)20.520
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Twin Rivers Unified)25.117.7
 7.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Rio Linda Preparatory Academy)19.216.6
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Twin Rivers Unified)18.415.1
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students489318
 35%
African American268
 69.2%
American Indian64
 33.3%
Asian4938
 22.4%
Hispanic199128
 35.7%
Pacific Islander92
 77.8%
White170109
 35.9%
Two or More Races3029
 3.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82%86.8%
 4.8%


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Rio Linda Preparatory Academy ranks 1947th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students who attend Rio Linda Preparatory Academy usually go on to attend Rio Linda High

Students at Rio Linda Preparatory Academy are 40% Hispanic, 34% White, 13% Asian, 8% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

In the 2023-24 school year, 290 students attended Rio Linda Preparatory Academy.


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