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4466 MountVernon Avenue, Riverside, CA 92507-4864
Summary
Riverside STEM Academy is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 98th percentile among comparable California schools.
84.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
77.1% of students met California's math standard, which is strong statewide and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 84.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 77.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 28/1,734 (98th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 43/1,735 (98th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 665 |
| Low-Income Students | 356 (53.5%) |
| English Learners | 9 (1.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Selective |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period. Math fell 0.8 points from last year and rose 1.7 points over the full period.
•Math +1.7 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 Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 77.2% to 96.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.4-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 10.8-point gap at a typical California 5–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 93% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 50% to 87%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 68.3% to 87.7% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 3% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.3-point math income gap is wider than the 4.1-point gap at a typical California 5–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 6 schools for reading and 6 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 5–12 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 Riverside STEM Academy rank in California?
Riverside STEM Academy ranks No. 28 of 1,734 in reading and No. 43 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Riverside STEM Academy compare with other schools in Riverside?
Riverside STEM Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 5–12 schools in Riverside with 2026 results.
Explore schools in RiversideHow does Riverside STEM Academy compare with other schools in Riverside County?
Riverside STEM Academy is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 5–12 schools in Riverside County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Riverside CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 5–12 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Riverside STEM AcademyThis school | 77.1% | 84.0% |
| Riverside County Community | 1.1% | 3.2% |
