Rio Tierra Junior High
Sacramento, CA · Twin Rivers Unified
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · City, large
1,195th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 8%· Stable
3201 Northstead Dr., Sacramento, CA 95833
(916) 566-2730Official website ↗NCES ID 060133201993Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 306 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 303 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2008, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 56.9% | 58.4% | ▲ 1.5 pts | |
| Black | 14.4% | 15.8% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Asian | 11.6% | 10.6% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| White | 9.9% | 5.6% | ▼ 4.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 5.3% | ▲ 0.4 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.6% | 3.6% | ▲ 2.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2008. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $458K in zip 95833 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.