Rio Norte Junior High vs Castaic Middle
Rio Norte Junior High and Castaic Middle are very closely rated, both scoring around 8.0 out of 10. Rio Norte Junior High is significantly larger with 1,110 students, about 2.5× the size of Castaic Middle (439). In math proficiency, Rio Norte Junior High leads at 61.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Rio Norte Junior High
Santa Clarita, CA
8.0/10
Middle School7th – 8th
1,110 students
Castaic Middle
Castaic, CA
7.9/10
Middle School7th – 8th
439 students
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| Metric | Rio Norte Junior High | Castaic Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 8.0 / 10 | 7.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 7.7 |
| Growth Score | 8.6 | 9.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.2% | 51.9% |
| Environment Score | 6.7 | 6.4 |
| State Rank | #1,347 of 9,557 | #1,390 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 86th | 86th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Rio Norte Junior High | Castaic Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 61.0% | 38.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 78.0% | 64.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Rio Norte Junior High | Castaic Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 7th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 1,110 | 439 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 23.6:1 | 21.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 13.2% | 51.9% |
| District | William S. Hart Union High | Castaic Union |
| City | Santa Clarita | Castaic |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Santa Clarita (91354) | Castaic (91384) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $148,818 | $129,603 |
| Median Home Value | $803,000 | $693,600 |
| Median Rent | $2,923 | $1,730 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 53.9% | 31.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | 4.5% |
| Avg Commute | 35 min | 32 min |