River Glen
11 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About River Glen
River Glen is a small, rural town located in the heart of the Midwest. It’s a peaceful place, with rolling hills, lush green fields, and a winding river that runs through the center of town. The town is home to just over 1,000 people, and while it may be small, it’s packed with charm. The main attraction in River Glen is the river. It’s a popular spot for fishing, swimming, and canoeing. There are also plenty of hiking and biking trails, as well as picnic areas and campgrounds. The town also has a few parks, including a playground and a skate park. The town is also home to some interesting shops, restaurants, and bars. There’s a cozy cafe, a few antique stores, and a local brewery. The town also has a farmer’s market, where locals come to buy fresh produce and other goods. River Glen is a great place to visit if you’re looking for a peaceful, rural escape. It’s a great place to get away from it all and enjoy some of the simpler things in life.
Address:
1088 Brd.way
San Jose, CA 95125Phone:
(408) 535-6240
Site:
Grades:
K – 8
Enrollment:
473 students
Overview River Glen
River Glen serves 473 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
River Glen placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Verdict on River Glen
River Glen is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of River Glen is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.