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6150 West Palo Alto, Fresno, CA 93722-2000
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 80th percentile among comparable California schools.
66.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
59.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 66.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 59.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 871/4,657 (81st percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,032/4,657 (78th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 694 |
| Low-Income Students | 473 (68.2%) |
| English Learners | 112 (16.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.6 points from last year and rose 8.4 points over the full period. Math rose 1.8 points from last year and rose 4.5 points over the full period.
•Math +4.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. White and Black or African American students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 58.5% to 72.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 19% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.9-point reading income gap is narrower than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 67.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 72% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 38% to 69%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 53.2% to 65.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.6-point math income gap is narrower than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
18.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 58.6% of English-only students. The gap widened 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 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 River Bluff Elementary compare within the district?
River Bluff Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 13 K–6 schools in Central Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does River Bluff Elementary rank in California?
River Bluff Elementary ranks No. 871 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,032 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 River Bluff Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 13 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 63.1% meet the reading standard and 55.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does River Bluff Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno?
River Bluff Elementary is No. 8 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 98 K–6 schools in Fresno with 2026 results.
Explore schools in FresnoHow does River Bluff Elementary compare with other schools in Fresno County?
River Bluff Elementary is No. 17 in reading and No. 15 in math proficiency among the 142 K–6 schools in Fresno County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Fresno CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| River Bluff ElementaryThis school | 59.5% | 66.2% |
| Biola-Pershing Elementary | 32.0% | 34.7% |
| Central Elementary | 38.5% | 49.9% |
