Serving 1,123 students in grades 7-8, Rio Norte Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 1,123 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Rio Norte Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Rio Norte Junior High School's student population of 1,123 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
1,123 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
Students by Grade
Rio Norte Junior High School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Norte Junior High School is 0.73, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1166 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
25%
12%
Hispanic
23%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
39%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Rio Norte Junior High School is ranked #1166 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rio Norte Junior High School often compared to?
Rio Norte Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Arroyo Seco Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio Norte Junior High School?
1,123 students attend Rio Norte Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Rio Norte Junior High School students are White, 25% of students are Asian, 23% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rio Norte Junior High School?
Rio Norte Junior High School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rio Norte Junior High School offer ?
Rio Norte Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Rio Norte Junior High School part of?
Rio Norte Junior High School is part of William S. Hart Union High School District.
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