Excellent
#1168 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Rancho Pico Junior High
Middle School · William S. Hart Union High · Stevenson Ranch, CA
A William S. Hart Union High middle school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
26250 West Valencia Blvd., Stevenson Ranch, CA 91381
- Math 63% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 78% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rancho Pico Junior High score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 7 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 71% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 80% (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
13.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rancho Pico Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low245/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$146,706
Median home value
$1,029,300
Median rent
$2,797/mo
College educated
53.6%
Homeownership
60.5%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91381; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–9 | 3.1 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Placerita Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 7–8 | 3.1 mi | 920 | Compare → |
| Santa Clarita Valley InternationalCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Arroyo Seco Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 7–8 | 4.3 mi | 1,240 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
William S. Hart Union High
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #1 of 16
- District spending per student
- $15,278NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rancho Pico Junior High is listed in William S. Hart Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rancho Pico Junior High
Rancho Pico Junior High is a public middle school in Stevenson Ranch, CA, part of William S. Hart Union High, serving approximately 848 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,168 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rancho Pico Junior High
What grades does Rancho Pico Junior High serve?
Rancho Pico Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Rancho Pico Junior High?
Rancho Pico Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 848 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho Pico Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho Pico Junior High is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rancho Pico Junior High rank in CA?
Rancho Pico Junior High ranks #1,168 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rancho Pico Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Rancho Pico Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Rancho Pico Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rancho Pico Junior High has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rancho Pico Junior High a charter school?
No, Rancho Pico Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rancho Pico Junior High a Title I school?
No, Rancho Pico Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rancho Pico Junior High?
13.7% of students at Rancho Pico Junior High 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
- 848
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (661) 284-3260
- Area population (ZIP 91381)
- 21,857
- Area average commute
- 35.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 91381; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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