RIO TIERRA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Rio Tierra Junior High is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Twin Rivers Unified school district, located in Sacramento, CA with about 493 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, Rio Tierra Junior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Rio Tierra Junior High School is a public middle school located in the North Sacramento neighborhood of California, serving students within the Twin Rivers Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students in grades 7 and 8. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while also focusing on building a strong foundation in core subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and history.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Rio Tierra Junior High places a strong emphasis on community and student engagement. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and programs designed to help students discover their talents, develop social-emotional skills, and participate actively in school culture. With a focus on both academic achievement and character development, Rio Tierra strives to cultivate a positive school climate where students feel empowered to succeed and contribute meaningfully to their community.

For more information, contact Rio Tierra Junior High at (916) 566-2730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3201 N.stead Dr.
Sacramento, CA 95833-1216
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RIO TIERRA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sacramento, CA with about 493 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
493
Teachers:
25.76
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 493 students

Hispanic/Latino
62.5%
Black or African American
16.0%
Asian
7.3%
Two or more races
6.5%
White
4.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.8%

Female
52.3%
Male
47.7%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.