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#4854 of 9,539 schools in CA
Norco Intermediate
Middle School · Corona-norco Unified · Norco, CA
A Corona-norco Unified middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
2711 Temescal Ave., Norco, CA 92860
- Math 26% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norco Intermediate score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2018, to 34% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Norco Intermediate 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 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,692/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Norco), 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
$125,371
Median home value
$732,600
Median rent
$1,893/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
81.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92860; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of InnovationEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 588 | Compare → |
| Victress Bower School for Exceptional StudentsEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 60 | Compare → |
| Auburndale IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 7–8 | 2.3 mi | 641 | Compare → |
| Pivot Charter School RiversideCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 161 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Corona-norco Unified
- Schools in district
- 53
- Rank in district
- #29 of 52
- District spending per student
- $15,251NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norco Intermediate is listed in Corona-Norco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norco Intermediate
Norco Intermediate is a public middle school in Norco, CA, part of Corona-norco Unified, serving approximately 741 students in grades 7th-8th with a 24.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,854 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norco Intermediate
What grades does Norco Intermediate serve?
Norco Intermediate serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Norco Intermediate?
Norco Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 741 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norco Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Norco Intermediate is 24.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norco Intermediate rank in CA?
Norco Intermediate ranks #4,854 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Norco Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Norco Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Norco Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norco Intermediate has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Norco Intermediate a charter school?
No, Norco Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norco Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Norco Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norco Intermediate?
68.2% of students at Norco Intermediate 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 741
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.1%
- Phone
- (951) 736-3206
- Area population (ZIP 92860)
- 25,268
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
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 92860; 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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