Very Good
#1894 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 20% in state
Robert O. Townsend Junior High
Middle School · Chino Valley Unified · Chino, CA
A Chino Valley Unified middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5130 Riverside Dr., Chino, CA 91710
- Math 57% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Robert O. Townsend Junior High score 62% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 62% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
32.6%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Robert O. Townsend Junior High 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 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,522/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chino), 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
$104,205
Median home value
$645,200
Median rent
$2,002/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
67.4%
Poverty rate
7.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91710; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canyon Hills Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 7–8 | 2.5 mi | 1,007 | Compare → |
| Ramona Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 7–8 | 3.7 mi | 453 | Compare → |
| Victory Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 4.2 mi | 31 | Compare → |
| Magnolia Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–8 | 4.4 mi | 577 | 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.
Chino Valley Unified
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #6 of 34
- District spending per student
- $14,533NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Robert O. Townsend Junior High is listed in Chino Valley Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Robert O. Townsend Junior High
Robert O. Townsend Junior High is a public middle school in Chino, CA, part of Chino Valley Unified, serving approximately 876 students in grades 7th-8th with a 23.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,894 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Robert O. Townsend Junior High
What grades does Robert O. Townsend Junior High serve?
Robert O. Townsend Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Robert O. Townsend Junior High?
Robert O. Townsend Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 876 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert O. Townsend Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert O. Townsend Junior High is 23.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Robert O. Townsend Junior High rank in CA?
Robert O. Townsend Junior High ranks #1,894 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Robert O. Townsend Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
Robert O. Townsend Junior High 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 Robert O. Townsend Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert O. Townsend Junior High has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Robert O. Townsend Junior High a charter school?
No, Robert O. Townsend Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Robert O. Townsend Junior High a Title I school?
No, Robert O. Townsend Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert O. Townsend Junior High?
32.6% of students at Robert O. Townsend 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
- 876
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.9%
- Phone
- (909) 591-2161
- Area population (ZIP 91710)
- 80,186
- Area average commute
- 32.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 91710; 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
Related reading
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.