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28771 Rio Norte Drive, Santa Clarita, CA 91354-1700
Summary
Rio Norte Junior High is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 91st percentile among comparable California schools.
77.5% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
66.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 77.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 66.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 94/1,204 (92nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 115/1,204 (91st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,138 |
| Low-Income Students | 201 (17.7%) |
| English Learners | 34 (3.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.9 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period. Math rose 3.6 points from last year and rose 14.6 points over the full period.
•Math +14.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 71.8% to 83.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 8% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.3-point reading income gap is about the same as the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
31.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 75.7% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 92% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 45% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 61.1% to 72.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 63.4% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Rio Norte Junior High compare within the district?
Rio Norte Junior High is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in William S. Hart Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Rio Norte Junior High rank in California?
Rio Norte Junior High ranks No. 94 of 1,204 in reading and No. 115 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Rio Norte Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 6 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 62.6% meet the reading standard and 52.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Rio Norte Junior High compare with other schools in Santa Clarita?
Rio Norte Junior High is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 7–8 schools in Santa Clarita with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa ClaritaHow does Rio Norte Junior High compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Rio Norte Junior High is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 29 7–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Rio Norte Junior HighThis school | 66.7% | 77.5% |
| La Mesa Junior High | 46.8% | 61.4% |
| Arroyo Seco Junior High | 55.9% | 67.5% |
