Rio Vista Elementary School
Cathedral City, CA 92234
Phone: (760) 416-0032
Fax: (760) 416-0087
District: Palm Springs Unified School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 637 students
Rio Vista Elementary School, a public school located in Cathedral City, CA, serves grades K-5 in the Palm Springs Unified School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 5 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Rio Vista Elementary School is a public school located in Cathedral City, CA. 637 students attend Rio Vista Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 5/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 4/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: December 10, 2017
Love this school, especially this year. My son has the best teacher. I havent had a problem that is wasnt resolved. We still have 3 more years to go. I really recommend this school
Posted: December 10, 2017
Posted: December 10, 2017
Posted: December 10, 2017
Posted: December 10, 2017
Posted: December 10, 2017
Posted: December 10, 2017
Posted: August 24, 2012
The test scores are improving and some of the teachers are good, but this school suffers from a fundamental problem with the attitudes of the staff and as a result, several of our peers moved their kids to the local charter school. I noticed one parent on here mentioned the librarian. True, the librarian is condescending and rude towards the students and creates an unpleasant atmosphere to the point where students get intimidated. You speak to the principal but nothing changes. Other teachers seem to have a chip on their shoulders and aren't friendly with parents, so parents don't get involved. I feel with a change of attitude, this school has the potential to be so much better than what it is. I feel you must stay on top of your kid and watch attitudes from the staff at this school because they impact the self-esteem of your child. Choose wisely and pay careful attention.
Posted: February 16, 2012
My child loved this school! After being disappointed with the attitude and professionalism of the teachers at a catholic private school, we took a risk on public school and were actually so pleased with our decision. Our child felt appreciated, supported and for the first time, happy to attend school and excited to learn from the teachers. She especially appreciated her 5th grade GATE teacher, who was and probably still is, phenomenal!
Posted: June 7, 2011
Wonderful School! Dedicated GATE teachers. A true leader principal. Amazing librarian. Safe school environment for my 2 children.
Posted: March 26, 2011
This is a good school, however some of the staff seem like they hate their job. The librarian is rude to the kids and parents. Yes, there are some great teachers, but there is a great deal of improvement needed with some of the teachers and staff.
Posted: June 10, 2007
Posted: November 21, 2006
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
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| 1 | Shafter Avenue | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yucca valley | CA | 18.1 mi | |
| 2 | Murray Lane | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yucca valley | CA | 19 mi | |
| 3 | Turtle Rock | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Twentynine Palms | CA | 32.1 mi | |
| 4 | Redhawk | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Temecula | CA | 44.2 mi | |
| 5 | Amberwalk Townhomes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Murrieta | CA | 46.6 mi | |
| 6 | The Ranchos | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Murrieta | CA | 47.3 mi | |
| 7 | Copper Canyon | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Murrieta | CA | 47.9 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smoke Tree | Twentynine Palms | CA | 29.6 mi | |
| 2 | Murrieta, California | Murrieta | CA | 41.9 mi | |
| 3 | Murrieta | Murrieta | CA | 43.4 mi | |
| 4 | Temecula, California | Temecula | CA | 43.5 mi | |
| 5 | West Side | murrieta | CA | 47.1 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| 29 Palms Marine Base | 34.6 mi. |
| March Air Reserve Base | 44.2 mi. |
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