Serving 1,205 students in grades 7-8, River Heights Intermediate ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,205 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
River Heights Intermediate ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Heights Intermediate is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend River Heights Intermediate?
1,205 students attend River Heights Intermediate.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of River Heights Intermediate students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Heights Intermediate?
River Heights Intermediate has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does River Heights Intermediate offer ?
River Heights Intermediate offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is River Heights Intermediate part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 1,205 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 27:1
Minority Enrollment: 90%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 40% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 35% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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