Very Good
#3154 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 33% in state
Riverside Meadows Intermediate
Middle School · Plumas Lake Elementary · Plumas Lake, CA
A Plumas Lake Elementary middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1751 Cimarron Dr., Plumas Lake, CA 95961
- Math 33% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 42% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Riverside Meadows Intermediate score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside Meadows 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,028/100K
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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
$85,404
Median home value
$400,900
Median rent
$1,279/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95961; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Plumas Lake Elementary
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,455NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside Meadows Intermediate is listed in Plumas Lake Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Meadows Intermediate
Riverside Meadows Intermediate is a public middle school in Plumas Lake, CA, part of Plumas Lake Elementary, serving approximately 508 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #3,154 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Meadows Intermediate
What grades does Riverside Meadows Intermediate serve?
Riverside Meadows Intermediate serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Riverside Meadows Intermediate?
Riverside Meadows Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 508 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Meadows Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Meadows Intermediate is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Meadows Intermediate rank in CA?
Riverside Meadows Intermediate ranks #3,154 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Riverside Meadows Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Meadows Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Riverside Meadows Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Meadows Intermediate has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Riverside Meadows Intermediate a charter school?
No, Riverside Meadows Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Meadows Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Riverside Meadows Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Meadows Intermediate?
40.9% of students at Riverside Meadows 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 508
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Yuba County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (530) 743-1271
- Area population (ZIP 95961)
- 33,439
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 32.1
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 95961; 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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