Rio Norte Junior High School

About Rio Norte Junior High School

Rio Norte Junior High School is a vibrant and diverse learning community located in the heart of the city. Our school is dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for our students to explore their passions and reach their highest potential. Our faculty is highly experienced and committed to providing an excellent education to all students.
At Rio Norte, we believe in creating a learning environment that promotes academic success, social responsibility, and leadership. We offer a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as student government, robotics, and theatre. We also provide a range of services to help our students succeed, including tutoring, counseling, and career guidance.
Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the classroom. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all students, regardless of race, gender, or background. We strive to create an environment of respect, understanding, and acceptance.
At Rio Norte Junior High School, we are proud to be a part of the community and to offer an exceptional learning experience to our students. We are committed to helping our students reach their highest potential and to prepare them for success in the future.

Address:	28771 Rio Norte Dr. Valencia, CA 91354
Phone:	(661) 295-3700
Site:	rionortejuniorhigh.org
Grades:	7 – 8
Enrollment:	1,153 students

Overview Rio Norte Junior High School

Rio Norte Junior High School serves 1,153 students in grades 7-8.
Rio Norte Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Rio Norte Junior High School

Rio Norte Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Rio Norte Junior High School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.