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Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

13590 Havasu Rd., Apple Valley, CA, 92308

About Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

Rio Vista School of Applied Learning is located at 13590 Hesperia Road in Apple Valley. The school serves grades K-6 with an enrollment of 520 students. The student-teacher ratio is 26:1. Math proficiency is 27% and reading proficiency is 45%. The gender mix is 51% female and 49% male. This campus has an academic atmosphere that promotes exploration and the ability to think critically. Students learn by doing lessons that connect what they learn in class to things they can use in the real world. The building is set up so that different subject areas can be taught at different times of the day. The price of property in the area ranges from $350,000 to $480,000. Parents say they are very happy with the collaborative projects and how excited the teachers are. A lot of reviews say that the school does a great job of keeping students interested and excited about learning. Families like how open the grading process is and how easy it is to get in touch with staff. Rio Vista wants to be one of the best elementary schools in California.

Rio Vista School of Applied Learning Contact Information

Address

13590 Havasu Rd., Apple Valley, CA, 92308

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Phone

(760) 240-0280

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Website

avusd.org

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 27%
Reading 45%
State average proficiency is 27% in Math and 45% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
915
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 3655 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rio Vista School of Applied Learning

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:10 AM – 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 33.88%
Asian 2.95%
Hispanic 54.21%
Black 3.5%
Two+ Races 5.14%
Native Am. 0%
White
33.88%
Asian
2.95%
Hispanic
54.21%
Black
3.5%
Two+ Races
5.14%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 915
46.23%
423 Female
53.77%
492 Male

Student Population

915 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

901 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Recently, the Apple Valley Unified School District named Rio Vista School of Applied Learning as one of the best elementary schools. The school still uses applied learning to help students learn how to think critically and solve problems in the real world. Parents are encouraged to use ParentSquare to stay in touch with each other and find out about the latest school events and educational programs.

FAQ

Q1. What does Rio Vista School's "Applied Learning" focus on?

Ans. Rio Vista uses project-based learning, which means that students use what they learn in class to solve real-world problems and work on projects.

Q2. Is there a system for good behavior at Rio Vista School?

Ans. The school uses PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) to reward students who follow the rules and show respect on campus.

Q3. Can families who go to Rio Vista School use the Family Resource Center in the district?

Ans. Families are encouraged to go to the AVUSD Family Centers for help with food, clothes, and other social services.

Q4. Does Rio Vista School have a science or maker fair every year?

Ans. Every year, students put on a show where they show off their scientific discoveries and inventions that they made while learning.

Q5. How do students get to Rio Vista School?

Ans. Walkers must enter through the right gate on Hesperia Road, where staff members keep an eye on student safety during the morning rush.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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