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#1906 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 20% in state

River Heights Intermediate

Middle School · Corona-norco Unified · Eastvale, CA

A Corona-norco Unified middle school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

7227 Scholar Way, Eastvale, CA 92880

  • Math 46% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.9Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+11.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+16.6 pts
Overall Proficiency55% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+19.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile84th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.8:1
District spending per student$15,251
Chronic Absenteeism14.2%

Students at River Heights Intermediate score 55% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency46%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 55% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
39%
ELA
62%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
66%
2011
Math
47%
ELA
69%
2012
Math
46%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
35%
ELA
56%
2015
Math
37%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
43%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
62%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
61%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
61%
2022
Math
39%
ELA
58%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

68.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where River Heights 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 26Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,824/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eastvale), 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

$151,445

Median home value

$724,200

Median rent

$2,596/mo

College educated

41.3%

Homeownership

76.9%

Poverty rate

4.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92880; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Dr. Augustine Ramirez IntermediateEnrollment path unverified7.57–81.1 mi1,220Compare →
Academy of InnovationEnrollment path unverified5.9K–122.8 mi588Compare →
Norco IntermediateEnrollment path unverified6.37–82.9 mi741Compare →
Victress Bower School for Exceptional StudentsEnrollment path unverified3.5K–123.7 mi60Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Corona-norco Unified

Schools in district
53
Rank in district
#6 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

River Heights Intermediate is listed in Corona-Norco Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About River Heights Intermediate

River Heights Intermediate is a public middle school in Eastvale, CA, part of Corona-norco Unified, serving approximately 1,205 students in grades 7th-8th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,906 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about River Heights Intermediate

What grades does River Heights Intermediate serve?

River Heights Intermediate serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend River Heights Intermediate?

River Heights Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 1,205 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Heights Intermediate?

The student-teacher ratio at River Heights Intermediate is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does River Heights Intermediate rank in CA?

River Heights Intermediate ranks #1,906 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is River Heights Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?

River Heights Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 River Heights Intermediate?

Based on loaded state assessment records, River Heights Intermediate has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is River Heights Intermediate a charter school?

No, River Heights Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is River Heights Intermediate a Title I school?

No, River Heights Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Heights Intermediate?

68.5% of students at River Heights 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
1,205
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
45
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.2%
Area population (ZIP 92880)
75,453
Area average commute
38.1 min
Area median age
36.5
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 92880; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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