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Rio Vista Elementary School vs. Alvarado El-south

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School Overview

School
Rio Vista Elementary School
501 S Cleburne Whitney Rd
Rio Vista, TX 76093
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Alvarado El-south
1000 E Davis
Alvarado, TX 76009
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Overview
Serving 494 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rio Vista Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 352 students in grades Prekindergarten-2, Alvarado El-south ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Texas state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-2
Total Students
494 students
352 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Rio Vista Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alvarado El-south over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rio Vista Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alvarado El-south.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Rio Vista Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alvarado El-south over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Rio Vista Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alvarado El-south with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alvarado Independent School District and the state of Texas, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#4429 out of 8096 schools in TX
(Bottom 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rio Vista Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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41%
(Bottom 50% in TX)
35-39%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rio Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Rio Vista Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alvarado El-south who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alvarado Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in TX)(21-22 School Year Data)
35-39%
(20-21 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Rio Vista Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Rio Vista Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Alvarado El-south who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alvarado Independent School District and Texas public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2020-21 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Rio Vista Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alvarado El-south by grade.
Pre-K Students
59
57
Kindergarten Students
57
98
Grade 1 Students
69
99
Grade 2 Students
87
98
Grade 3 Students
65
-
Grade 4 Students
80
-
Grade 5 Students
77
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
21%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Rio Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Rio Vista Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alvarado El-south, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alvarado Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Rio Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Rio Vista Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Alvarado El-south, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alvarado Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
74%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Rio Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Rio Vista Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alvarado El-south, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alvarado Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Rio Vista Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Rio Vista Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alvarado El-south, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alvarado Independent School District and in Texas, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.41
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Rio Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Rio Vista Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alvarado El-south, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alvarado Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Rio Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Rio Vista Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Alvarado El-south, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alvarado Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
11%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Rio Vista Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Rio Vista Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Alvarado El-south, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alvarado Independent School District and Texas, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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