Very Good
#2692 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 28% in state
Rio Vista Middle
Middle School · Central Unified · Fresno, CA
A Central Unified middle school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
6240 West Palo Alto, Fresno, CA 93722
- Math 42% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rio Vista Middle score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 22 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (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
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Rio Vista 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,045/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fresno), 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
$77,335
Median home value
$350,700
Median rent
$1,529/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93722; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crescent View South IICharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 1,252 | Compare → |
| Glacier Point MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 7–8 | 2.7 mi | 969 | Compare → |
| Central Unified Alternative/opportunityEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–12 | 4.6 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Cooper MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 4.8 mi | 552 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Central Unified
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #2 of 23
- District spending per student
- $16,205NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rio Vista Middle is listed in Central Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rio Vista Middle
Rio Vista Middle is a public middle school in Fresno, CA, part of Central Unified, serving approximately 801 students in grades 7th-8th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,692 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rio Vista Middle
What grades does Rio Vista Middle serve?
Rio Vista Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Rio Vista Middle?
Rio Vista Middle has an enrollment of approximately 801 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Middle is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rio Vista Middle rank in CA?
Rio Vista Middle ranks #2,692 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rio Vista Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rio Vista Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Vista Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rio Vista Middle has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rio Vista Middle a charter school?
No, Rio Vista Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rio Vista Middle a Title I school?
No, Rio Vista Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rio Vista Middle?
71.8% of students at Rio Vista 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 801
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Fresno County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.7%
- Phone
- (559) 276-3185
- Area population (ZIP 93722)
- 84,500
- Area average commute
- 23.8 min
- Area median age
- 32.5
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 93722; 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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