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Alvord Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 17,071 students in Alvord Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Alvord Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
26 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
17,071 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
780 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Alvord Unified School District, which is ranked #1269 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1249 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.64
# American Indian Students
32 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
879 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
5%
12%
# Hispanic Students
13,855 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
81%
55%
# Black Students
644 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
1,293 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
8%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
87 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
270 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
1,465
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,210
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,170
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,238
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,247
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,243
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,321
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,332
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,275
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,416
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,230
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,509
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,415
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,785 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,432 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$304 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$281 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,785
$21,485
Spending / Student
$16,432
$19,787
Best Alvord Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lake Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16346 Village Meadow Dr.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1620
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1620
Grades: K-5
| 637 students
Rank: #22.
Promenade Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Hamilton Dr.
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 358-1650
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 358-1650
Grades: K-5
| 599 students
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
11800 Indiana Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1755
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1755
Grades: 9-12
| 1,824 students
Rank: #44.
Ysmael Villegas Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3754 Harvill Ln.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1695
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1695
Grades: 6-8
| 1,262 students
Rank: #55.
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Golden Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1625
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1625
Grades: K-5
| 556 students
Rank: #66.
Twinhill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1665
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1665
Grades: K-5
| 423 students
Rank: #77.
Collett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10850 Collett Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1605
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1605
Grades: K-5
| 511 students
Rank: #88.
Allan Orrenmaa Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3350 Fillmore St.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1635
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1635
Grades: K-5
| 503 students
Rank: #99.
Arizona Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11045 Arizona Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1675
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1675
Grades: 6-8
| 891 students
Rank: #1010.
Norte Vista High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6585 Crest Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1740
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1740
Grades: 9-12
| 1,971 students
Rank: #1111.
Phillip M. Stokoe Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Ambs Dr.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1640
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1640
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
Rank: #1212.
La Sierra High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4145 La Sierra Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(909) 358-1725
Riverside, CA 92505
(909) 358-1725
Grades: 9-12
| 1,501 students
Rank: #1313.
Terrace Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Rutland St.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1660
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1660
Grades: K-5
| 730 students
Rank: #1414.
Valley View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11750 Gramercy Pl.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1670
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1670
Grades: K-5
| 666 students
Rank: #1515.
Loma Vista Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11050 Arlington Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1685
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1685
Grades: 6-8
| 999 students
Rank: #1616.
Myra Linn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10435 Branigan Way
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1630
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1630
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #1717.
Foothill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8230 Wells Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1610
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1610
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #1818.
Rosemary Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6411 Mitchell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1655
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1655
Grades: K-5
| 396 students
Rank: #1919.
La Granada Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10346 Keller Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1615
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1615
Grades: K-5
| 545 students
Rank: #2020.
Arlanza Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5891 Rutland Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1600
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1600
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
Rank: #2121.
Wells Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10000 Wells Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1705
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1705
Grades: 6-8
| 776 students
Rank: #2222.
Alvord Alternative Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10368 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-6021
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-6021
Grades: 9-12
| 125 students
Rank: #2323.
Alvord Continuation High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3606 Pierce St.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1715
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1715
Grades: 9-12
| 149 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
4501 Ambs Dr.
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 509-5159
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 509-5159
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Elementary School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10368 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-6120
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-6120
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Secondary
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
10368 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-5159
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-5159
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alvord Unified School District?
Alvord Unified School District manages 26 public schools serving 17,071 students.
What is the rank of Alvord Unified School District?
Alvord Unified School District is ranked #1269 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alvord Unified School District?
81% of Alvord Unified School District students are Hispanic, 8% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alvord Unified School District?
Alvord Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alvord Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,432 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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