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#3642 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 38% in state
River Oak Charter
Elementary School · River Oak Charter District · Ukiah, CA
A charter elementary school in Ukiah, CA where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
555 Leslie St., Ukiah, CA 95482
- Math 40% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at River Oak Charter score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 41% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (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
44.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where River Oak Charter 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 79Very Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,998/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ukiah), 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
$70,063
Median home value
$473,000
Median rent
$1,335/mo
College educated
21.4%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
15.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95482; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Manor ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 0.4 mi | 407 | Compare → |
| St Mary at the Angels Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 166 | Compare → |
| St. Mary of the AngelsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 140 | Compare → |
| Yokayo ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 440 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
River Oak Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,004NCES 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 Oak Charter is listed in River Oak Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About River Oak Charter
River Oak Charter is a public elementary school in Ukiah, CA, part of River Oak Charter District, serving approximately 245 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,642 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about River Oak Charter
What grades does River Oak Charter serve?
River Oak Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend River Oak Charter?
River Oak Charter has an enrollment of approximately 245 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at River Oak Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at River Oak Charter is 24.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does River Oak Charter rank in CA?
River Oak Charter ranks #3,642 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is River Oak Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
River Oak Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 River Oak Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, River Oak Charter has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is River Oak Charter a charter school?
Yes, River Oak Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is River Oak Charter a Title I school?
No, River Oak Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Oak Charter?
44.5% of students at River Oak 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
- 245
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Mendocino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.8%
- Phone
- (707) 467-1855
- Area population (ZIP 95482)
- 33,396
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
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 95482; 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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