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3800 California Avenue, Riverbank, CA 95367-3009
Summary
California Avenue Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 4th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 18.8% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 11.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 18.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 11.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,453/4,657 (4th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,533/4,657 (3rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 540 |
| Low-Income Students | 465 (86.1%) |
| English Learners | 196 (36.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.1 points from last year and rose 5.2 points over the full period. Math fell 3.6 points from last year and fell 1.3 points over the full period.
•Math -1.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 13.6% to 21.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,453 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 19.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 20% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 9% to 10%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 5.6% to 21.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,533 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 10.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 11.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does California Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
California Avenue Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Riverbank Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does California Avenue Elementary rank in California?
California Avenue Elementary ranks No. 4,453 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,533 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at California Avenue Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 2 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 14.8% meet the reading standard and 9.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does California Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Riverbank?
California Avenue Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–5 schools in Riverbank with 2026 results.
Explore schools in RiverbankHow does California Avenue Elementary compare with other schools in Stanislaus County?
California Avenue Elementary is No. 24 in both reading and math proficiency among the 24 K–5 schools in Stanislaus County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Stanislaus CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| California Avenue ElementaryThis school | 11.1% | 18.8% |
| Mesa Verde Elementary | 20.6% | 24.5% |
| Crossroads Elementary | 43.9% | 48.7% |
