Below Average
#7349 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rio Tierra Junior High
Middle School · Twin Rivers Unified · Sacramento, CA
A Twin Rivers Unified middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3201 Northstead Dr., Sacramento, CA 95833
- Math 6% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 20% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rio Tierra Junior High score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 13% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rio Tierra Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Sacramento map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 63Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 67Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,332/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Sacramento), 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
$87,016
Median home value
$439,700
Median rent
$1,835/mo
College educated
31.7%
Homeownership
51.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95833; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Read Academy of SacramentoPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 4–9 | 1.4 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Read Academy of SacramentoPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | 3–12 | 1.4 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Technology AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 7–8 | 1.6 mi | 514 | Compare → |
| Natomas CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.7 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,863 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Twin Rivers Unified
- Schools in district
- 43
- Rank in district
- #30 of 43
- District spending per student
- $19,322NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rio Tierra Junior High is listed in Twin Rivers Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rio Tierra Junior High
Rio Tierra Junior High is a public middle school in Sacramento, CA, part of Twin Rivers Unified, serving approximately 303 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #7,349 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rio Tierra Junior High
What grades does Rio Tierra Junior High serve?
Rio Tierra Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Rio Tierra Junior High?
Rio Tierra Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 303 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Tierra Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Tierra Junior High is 18.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rio Tierra Junior High rank in CA?
Rio Tierra Junior High ranks #7,349 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rio Tierra Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Rio Tierra Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Rio Tierra Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rio Tierra Junior High has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rio Tierra Junior High a charter school?
No, Rio Tierra Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rio Tierra Junior High a Title I school?
No, Rio Tierra Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rio Tierra Junior High?
90.8% of students at Rio Tierra Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 303
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Sacramento County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.3%
- Phone
- (916) 566-2730
- Area population (ZIP 95833)
- 40,205
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
Official sources & links
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 95833; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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