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#4445 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 47% in state

River Springs Charter

School · River Springs Charter District · Temecula, CA

A charter school in Temecula, CA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

27740 Jefferson Ave., Temecula, CA 92590

  • Math 26% vs CA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 44% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress5.8Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-1.51 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency42.1% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-19 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.7 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-7.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile40th
College Readiness9.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.7:1
District spending per student$15,068
Chronic Absenteeism11.3%

Students at River Springs Charter score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
36%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency44%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 35% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2018
Math
35%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
44%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where River Springs Charter 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 62Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,836/100K

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

$76,952

Median home value

$1,201,400

Median rent

$1,289/mo

College educated

33.2%

Homeownership

33.9%

Poverty rate

14.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92590; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics4sports offered
1 boys'·3 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Empire Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified6.0K–120.0 mi1,582Compare →
Harbor Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–120.0 mi233Compare →
Elite Academic Academy - LucerneCharter · enrollment unverified6.9K–120.8 mi960Compare →
Elite Academic Academy - Mountain EmpireCharter · enrollment unverified7.4K–120.8 mi853Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

River Springs Charter District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$15,068NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

River Springs Charter is listed in River Springs Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About River Springs Charter

River Springs Charter is a public school in Temecula, CA, part of River Springs Charter District, serving approximately 7,548 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,445 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

What's said publicly about River Springs Charter

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Springs Charter Schools, which includes River Springs Charter, is a network of tuition-free public charter schools operating in Southern California. The organization has served students for 25 years, with learning centers and services located in Riverside, San Diego, San Bernardino, and Orange counties 1. The schools offer diverse educational options, including full-time online learning, homeschool support, and classroom-based instruction 1. Their mission focuses on personalized learning programs developed collaboratively with parents to foster student curiosity and independence 1. Signature practices include more than 75 field trips per year and local business internships 1. Dr. Kathleen Hermsmeyer serves as the Superintendent 1. According to a 2016 Parent & Student Satisfaction Survey, 95% of parents agreed that teachers were available to speak with them, and 94% agreed that teachers cared about their students 1. Additionally, 89% of parents rated the curriculum as high quality, and 85% reported satisfaction with the variety of student events and learning activities 1. The schools are subject to higher levels of accountability than traditional public schools in exchange for operational flexibility 1.
Sources (1)
  1. springscharterschools.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about River Springs Charter

What grades does River Springs Charter serve?

River Springs Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend River Springs Charter?

River Springs Charter has an enrollment of approximately 7,548 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at River Springs Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at River Springs Charter is 26.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does River Springs Charter rank in CA?

River Springs Charter ranks #4,445 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is River Springs Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

River Springs Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Springs Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, River Springs Charter has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is River Springs Charter a charter school?

Yes, River Springs Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is River Springs Charter a Title I school?

No, River Springs Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for River Springs Charter?

58.5% of students at River Springs Charter 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 – 12th
Enrollment
7,548
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
283
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Riverside County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.3%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 92590)
5,108
Area average commute
32.9 min
Area median age
38.7
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 92590; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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