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#4427 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 46% in state
Cardozo Middle
Middle School · Riverbank Unified · Riverbank, CA
A Riverbank Unified middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3525 Santa Fe St., Riverbank, CA 95367
- Math 12% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cardozo Middle score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cardozo Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 72Very Walkable
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,705/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverbank), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$90,633
Median home value
$444,700
Median rent
$1,526/mo
College educated
19.7%
Homeownership
69%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95367; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ustach MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 3.9 mi | 1,023 | Compare → |
| Valley Oak Online Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 36 | Compare → |
| Daniel J. Savage MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 901 | Compare → |
| Somerset MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 957 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Riverbank Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 6
- District spending per student
- $16,630NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cardozo Middle is listed in Riverbank Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cardozo Middle
Cardozo Middle is a public middle school in Riverbank, CA, part of Riverbank Unified, serving approximately 520 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,427 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cardozo Middle
What grades does Cardozo Middle serve?
Cardozo Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cardozo Middle?
Cardozo Middle has an enrollment of approximately 520 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cardozo Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cardozo Middle is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cardozo Middle rank in CA?
Cardozo Middle ranks #4,427 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cardozo Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Cardozo Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cardozo Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cardozo Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cardozo Middle a charter school?
No, Cardozo Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cardozo Middle a Title I school?
No, Cardozo Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cardozo Middle?
84.0% of students at Cardozo Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 520
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (209) 869-2591
- Area population (ZIP 95367)
- 25,303
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 33
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95367; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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