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415 East Oregon Street, Ripon, CA 95366-2138
Summary
Ripona Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 76th percentile among comparable California schools.
53.7% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 47.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 47.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 489/1,734 (72nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 356/1,735 (80th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 473 |
| Low-Income Students | 228 (48.2%) |
| English Learners | 83 (17.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.3 points from last year and rose 7.0 points over the full period. Math rose 3.6 points from last year and rose 15.2 points over the full period.
•Math +15.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 43.2% to 76.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
19.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 59.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 58%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 29.5% to 64.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 21% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.0-point math income gap is about the same as the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
23.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 50.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Ripona Elementary compare within the district?
Ripona Elementary is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–8 schools in Ripon Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Ripona Elementary rank in California?
Ripona Elementary ranks No. 489 of 1,734 in reading and No. 356 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Ripona Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 3 in math among 5 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 44.5% meet the reading standard and 38.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Ripona Elementary compare with other schools in Ripon?
Ripona Elementary is No. 5 in both reading and math proficiency among the 5 K–8 schools in Ripon with 2026 results.
Explore schools in RiponHow does Ripona Elementary compare with other schools in San Joaquin County?
Ripona Elementary is No. 21 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 102 K–8 schools in San Joaquin County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Joaquin CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Ripona ElementaryThis school | 47.0% | 53.7% |
| Colony Oak Elementary | 57.7% | 63.4% |
| Park View Elementary | 65.8% | 73.2% |
