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#4982 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rio Norte Junior High
Middle School · William S. Hart Union High · Santa Clarita, CA
A William S. Hart Union High middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
28771 Rio Norte Dr., Santa Clarita, CA 91354
- Math 52% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 76% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rio Norte Junior High score 64% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 54 points since 2020, reaching 64% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
13.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rio Norte Junior High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,352/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Santa Clarita), 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
$148,818
Median home value
$803,000
Median rent
$2,923/mo
College educated
53.9%
Homeownership
77.7%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91354; 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 | 1.5 mi | 435 | Compare → |
| Arroyo Seco Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 7–8 | 1.8 mi | 1,240 | Compare → |
| Santa Clarita Valley InternationalCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 685 | Compare → |
| Rancho Pico Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 7–8 | 4.5 mi | 848 | 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
- #13 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
Rio Norte Junior High is listed in William S. Hart Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rio Norte Junior High
Rio Norte Junior High is a public middle school in Santa Clarita, CA, part of William S. Hart Union High, serving approximately 1,110 students in grades 7th-8th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #4,982 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rio Norte Junior High
What grades does Rio Norte Junior High serve?
Rio Norte Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Rio Norte Junior High?
Rio Norte Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 1,110 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Norte Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Norte Junior High is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rio Norte Junior High rank in CA?
Rio Norte Junior High ranks #4,982 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rio Norte Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Rio Norte Junior High 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 Rio Norte Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rio Norte Junior High has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rio Norte Junior High a charter school?
No, Rio Norte Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rio Norte Junior High a Title I school?
No, Rio Norte Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rio Norte Junior High?
13.2% of students at Rio Norte 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
- 1,110
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Los Angeles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.9%
- Phone
- (661) 295-3700
- Area population (ZIP 91354)
- 33,059
- Area average commute
- 34.7 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
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 91354; 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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