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Rio Norte Junior High School vs. Arroyo Seco Junior High School

Should you attend Rio Norte Junior High School or Arroyo Seco Junior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Rio Norte Junior High School
28771 Rio Norte Dr.
Valencia, CA 91354
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Arroyo Seco Junior High School
27171 N. Vista Delgado Dr.
Valencia, CA 91354
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Rio Norte Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

Arroyo Seco Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,123 students in grades 7-8, Rio Norte Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,217 students in grades 7-8, Arroyo Seco Junior High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-8
Total Students
1,123 students
1,217 students
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% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
50 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
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Test Scores

#1166 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#1724 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
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52%
(Top 20% in CA)
49%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rio Norte Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Arroyo Seco Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
(Top 10% in CA)
68%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rio Norte Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Arroyo Seco Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
(Top 20% in CA)
52%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Rio Norte Junior High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 7 Students
556
651
Grade 8 Students
567
566

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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n/a
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% Asian
25%
12%
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% Hispanic
23%
38%
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% Black
5%
4%
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% White
39%
39%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
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0.73
0.69
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
16%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
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