Below Average
#8590 of 9,539 schools in CA
Highgrove Elementary
Elementary School · Riverside Unified · Riverside, CA
A Riverside Unified elementary school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
690 Center St., Riverside, CA 92507
- Math 24% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 33% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highgrove Elementary score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 28% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Highgrove Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverside), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,367
Median home value
$503,000
Median rent
$1,780/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
35.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Terrace ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 681 | Compare → |
| Highland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.7 | K–6 | 2.0 mi | 664 | Compare → |
| Terrace View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 2.1 mi | 659 | Compare → |
| Uc Riverside Early Childhood ServicesPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 2.2 mi | 8 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Riverside Unified
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #44 of 48
- District spending per student
- $17,005NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highgrove Elementary is listed in Riverside Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highgrove Elementary
Highgrove Elementary is a public elementary school in Riverside, CA, part of Riverside Unified, serving approximately 825 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,590 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Highgrove Elementary
What grades does Highgrove Elementary serve?
Highgrove Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Highgrove Elementary?
Highgrove Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 825 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highgrove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highgrove Elementary is 25:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highgrove Elementary rank in CA?
Highgrove Elementary ranks #8,590 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Highgrove Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Highgrove Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Highgrove Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highgrove Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Highgrove Elementary a charter school?
No, Highgrove Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highgrove Elementary a Title I school?
No, Highgrove Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highgrove Elementary?
57.2% of students at Highgrove Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 825
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.0%
- Phone
- (951) 788-7296
- Area population (ZIP 92507)
- 61,920
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 27
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92507; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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