Rio Tierra Junior High
Sacramento, CA · Twin Rivers Unified · Grades 7-8
1,195th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 8%· Stable
Rio Tierra Junior High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rio Tierra Junior High 1,195th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 9th in 2015 to 8th in 2025.
Rio Tierra Junior High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 306 students tested
Rio Tierra Junior High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 303 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 58.8% | 58.4% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 16.3% | 15.8% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 10.8% | 10.6% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| White | 7.2% | 5.6% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 5.3% | ▼ 0.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 3.6% | ▲ 2.3 pts |
Homes near Rio Tierra Junior High
Typical home value $458K in zip 95833 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Rio Tierra Junior High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 1Martin Luther King Jr. Technology AcademyTwin Rivers Unified · 1.6 mi away1,273rd of 1,294
ELA 16% · Math 6% - 2New Hope CharterRobla Elementary · 1.6 mi away · charter1,061st of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 15% - 6Norwood Junior HighTwin Rivers Unified · 2.2 mi away634th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 25% - 9Miwok MiddleSacramento City Unified · 3.6 mi away193rd of 1,294
ELA 72% · Math 56% - 1Natomas MiddleNatomas Unified · 3.9 mi away1,184th of 1,294
ELA 23% · Math 12% - 9Natomas Pacific Pathways Prep MiddleNatomas Unified · 4.1 mi away · charter256th of 1,294
ELA 62% · Math 54% - –Evergreen MiddleWashington Unified · 4.2 mi away
- 5Rio Linda Preparatory AcademyTwin Rivers Unified · 4.4 mi away695th of 1,294
ELA 38% · Math 31%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rio Tierra Junior High in?
Rio Tierra Junior High is part of the Twin Rivers Unified district in Sacramento, California.
Is Rio Tierra Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rio Tierra Junior High 1,195th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rio Tierra Junior High?
Hispanic 58%, Black 16%, Asian 11%, White 6% (303 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rio Tierra Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95833 is $458K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.