Very Good
#3415 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
Elementary School · River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District · Clarksburg, CA
A charter elementary school in Clarksburg, CA where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 303, Clarksburg, CA 95612
- Math 31% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 35% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 34% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 57Bikeable
- County Safety: Low117/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,031
Median home value
$950,000
Median rent
$2,449/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
49.2%
Poverty rate
0%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95612; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryte Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–10 | 0.5 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Westfield Village ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 472 | Compare → |
| Riverbank ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Elkhorn Village ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 598 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $18,260NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is listed in River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is a public elementary school in Clarksburg, CA, part of River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter District, serving approximately 438 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,415 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter
What grades does River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter serve?
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter has an enrollment of approximately 438 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter rank in CA?
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter ranks #3,415 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter has 34% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter a charter school?
Yes, River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter a Title I school?
No, River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter?
52.5% of students at River Charter Schools Lighthouse Charter 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 438
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Yolo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.4%
- Phone
- (916) 744-1212
- Area population (ZIP 95612)
- 1,519
- Area median age
- 43.4
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 95612; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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