Very Good
#2362 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 25% in state
Riverside Stem Academy
High School · Riverside Unified · Riverside, CA
A Riverside Unified high school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4466 Mount Vernon Ave., Riverside, CA 92507
- Math 76% vs CA 33% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs CA 48% (2024)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Riverside Stem Academy score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 80% in 2024, across a 13-year record (2012–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 83% (multi-year average, 2012-2024) · reading/ELA 89% (multi-year average, 2012-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
24.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Riverside Stem Academy 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
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverside), 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
$72,367
Median home value
$503,000
Median rent
$1,780/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
35.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92507; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John W. North HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 9–12 | 2.1 mi | 2,089 | Compare → |
| Immanuel House Institute of Higher LearningPrivate · tuition | 3.7private | 9–12 | 2.5 mi | 55 | Compare → |
| Stone Ridge Academy RiversidePrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Abraham Lincoln ContinuationEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 9–12 | 3.1 mi | 171 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Riverside Unified
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #1 of 48
- District spending per student
- $17,005NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Riverside Stem Academy is listed in Riverside Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Riverside Stem Academy
Riverside Stem Academy is a public high school in Riverside, CA, part of Riverside Unified, serving approximately 659 students in grades 5th-12th with a 26.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,362 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Riverside Stem Academy
What grades does Riverside Stem Academy serve?
Riverside Stem Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Riverside Stem Academy?
Riverside Stem Academy has an enrollment of approximately 659 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Riverside Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Riverside Stem Academy is 26.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Riverside Stem Academy rank in CA?
Riverside Stem Academy ranks #2,362 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Riverside Stem Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Riverside Stem Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Stem Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Riverside Stem Academy has 83% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024) and 89% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2024).
Is Riverside Stem Academy a charter school?
No, Riverside Stem Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Riverside Stem Academy a Title I school?
No, Riverside Stem Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Riverside Stem Academy?
24.3% of students at Riverside Stem Academy 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
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 659
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (951) 788-7308
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 92507)
- 61,920
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 27
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 92507; 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, 2012-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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