Excellent
#1045 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Riverbank Language Academy
Elementary School · Riverbank Unified · Riverbank, CA
A Riverbank Unified charter elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2400 Stanislaus St., Riverbank, CA 95367
- Math 40% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverbank Language Academy score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 44% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Riverbank Language Academy 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,705/100K
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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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crossroads ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 764 | Compare → |
| California Avenue ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 562 | Compare → |
| Mesa Verde ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 498 | Compare → |
| Stockard Coffee ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–5 | 2.8 mi | 466 | 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
- #1 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
Riverbank Language Academy is listed in Riverbank Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverbank Language Academy
Riverbank Language Academy is a public elementary school in Riverbank, CA, part of Riverbank Unified, serving approximately 566 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,045 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverbank Language Academy
What grades does Riverbank Language Academy serve?
Riverbank Language Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Riverbank Language Academy?
Riverbank Language Academy has an enrollment of approximately 566 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverbank Language Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverbank Language Academy is 25.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverbank Language Academy rank in CA?
Riverbank Language Academy ranks #1,045 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Riverbank Language Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverbank Language Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Riverbank Language Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverbank Language Academy has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Riverbank Language Academy a charter school?
Yes, Riverbank Language Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Riverbank Language Academy a Title I school?
No, Riverbank Language Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverbank Language Academy?
75.6% of students at Riverbank Language Academy 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
- 566
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (209) 869-8093
- Area population (ZIP 95367)
- 25,303
- Area average commute
- 28.5 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 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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