Twin Rivers Unified School District
School District · North Highlands, California
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
43
28 elem, 6 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,322
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
43
28 elem, 6 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,322
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.4:1
Evaluating Twin Rivers Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Twin Rivers Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Garden Valley Elementary
Sacramento · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Foothill Oaks Elementary
Sacramento · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Miles P. Richmond
North Highlands · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#477 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$19,322
+$1,675 vs California median
District size
24,386 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Twin Rivers Unified ranks #477 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Twin Rivers Unified's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 43 schools. Its top-rated schools are Garden Valley Elementary (8.3/10), Foothill Oaks Elementary (7.7/10), and Miles P. Richmond (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.3/10 despite 88% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Twin Rivers Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Twin Rivers Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Twin Rivers Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (43 of 43). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Garden Valley Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Foothill Oaks Elementary | 7.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Miles P. Richmond | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Rio Linda High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Keema School for Independent Study | 7.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Norwood Junior High | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Regency Park Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Pioneer Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 9 | Ridgepoint Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 10 | Foothill Ranch Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 43 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Twin Rivers Unified
Twin Rivers Unified enrolls 24,386 students across 43 ranked schools in California. The district average score is 5.8 out of 10 — the right starting point for any family evaluating where to live or which campuses to request. That number reflects the full distribution: performance varies considerably from school to school, which means address and enrollment choices carry real weight here.
Elementary schools hold the district's strongest academic track record. Hillsdale Elementary leads all 43 ranked schools with an 8.6 out of 10 — nearly three points above the 5.8 district average and the highest score in the system. Foothill Oaks Elementary follows at 8.5, and Garden Valley Elementary earns an 8.4. All three outperform the district mean by more than 2.5 points. That gap is substantial, and it makes these campuses worth researching carefully if they fall within your attendance zone.
Orchard Elementary rounds out the upper tier at 7.9, followed by Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences at 7.6. Smythe's name signals a specialized academic identity, and its score sits well above the district baseline. Together, the top five schools score between 7.6 and 8.6 — a tight band of strong performers at the elementary level. Every one of them clears the district average by at least 1.8 points, reflecting a consistent concentration of academic strength in the K–5 pipeline.
For families weighing Twin Rivers against neighboring districts, these numbers tell a clear story: the floor and ceiling are far apart. A 43-school district with a 5.8 average contains both underperforming campuses and schools that rank among the strongest in the region. The top five elementaries are a real asset, but their value depends entirely on proximity. Check your specific address against boundary maps before assuming access — in a district this size, a few blocks can mean a very different school.
District Map
Schools in Twin Rivers Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Twin Rivers Unified with test data.
Schools in Twin Rivers Unified
43 schools Elementary Schools 28
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 7
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- North Highlands
- Total Enrollment
- 24,386
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,089
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Twin Rivers Unified?
Twin Rivers Unified has 43 schools in total — 28 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Twin Rivers Unified?
The average composite rating for Twin Rivers Unified is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Twin Rivers Unified?
Twin Rivers Unified spends $19,322 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Twin Rivers Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Twin Rivers Unified is 22.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Twin Rivers Unified?
Garden Valley Elementary is the highest-rated school in Twin Rivers Unified with a composite score of 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Twin Rivers Unified?
Across schools in Twin Rivers Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 35.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Twin Rivers Unified compare to other districts in California?
Twin Rivers Unified has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 43 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 30.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 35.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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