Riverside Stem Academy (Ranked Top 5% for 2026)

4466 Mt.vernon Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507

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Top 5%

Serving 659 students in grades 5-12, Riverside Stem Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).

The percentage of students achieving is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).

The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: 5-12
Enrollment: 659 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
Minority Enrollment: 76%
: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
: Top 5%
: 81% (Top 5%)
: 87% (Top 5%)
: 78% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Riverside Stem Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category

Attribute

Overall Rank

Highest overall rank (Top 5%)

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)

Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Science Proficiency

Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)

Diversity

Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview

Riverside Stem Academy's student population of 659 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2018

Grades Offered

Grades 5-12

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Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Riverside Stem Academy
5	102
6	105
7	105
8	105
9	71
10	61
11	55
12	55

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Total Students

659 students

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Total Students Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Riverside Stem Academy
2023	669
2022	662
2021	655
2020	663
2019	663
2018	641
2017	641
2016	577
2015	535
2014	470
2013	415

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Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

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Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Riverside Stem Academy
2023	25
2022	25
2020	25
2019	25
2018	25
2017	25
2016	22
2015	19
2014	16
2013	14

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Last Day of School

Thu. May 28, 2026

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings

Riverside Stem Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Riverside Stem Academy is 0.70, 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.

This School

State Level (CA)

#135 out of 9523 schools
(Top 5%)

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Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Riverside Stem Academy
2023	#135
2022	#109
2019	#32
2018	#19
2017	#14
2016	#18
2015	#25
2013	#144

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81%

34%

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Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Riverside Stem Academy	California	Riverside Unified School District
2023	81%	34%	31%
2022	82%	33%	30%
2019	90%	40%	36%
2018	92%	39%	35%
2017	92%	38%	34%
2016	92%	37%	35%
2015	88%	34%	33%
2013	90%	59%	61%

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87%

47%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2013-2022)
Year	Riverside Stem Academy	California	Riverside Unified School District
2022	87%	47%	46%
2019	94%	51%	51%
2018	94%	50%	35%
2017	94%	48%	47%
2016	92%	48%	48%
2015	92%	44%	44%
2013	96%	57%	58%

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78%

29%

Student-Teacher Ratio

26:1

21:1

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Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Riverside Stem Academy	California	Riverside Unified School District
2023	27:1	22:1	24:1
2022	26:1	21:1	24:1
2020	27:1	23:1	24:1
2019	27:1	23:1	24:1
2018	26:1	23:1	24:1
2017	26:1	23:1	24:1
2016	26:1	24:1	25:1
2015	28:1	24:1	25:1
2014	29:1	24:1	26:1
2013	30:1	24:1	27:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

22%

12%

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Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Riverside Stem Academy	California	Riverside Unified School District
2023	23%	12%	6%
2022	23%	12%	6%
2021	23%	12%	6%
2020	22%	12%	5%
2019	22%	12%	5%
2018	21%	11%	4%
2017	21%	11%	4%
2016	19%	11%	4%
2015	15%	11%	5%
2014	13%	11%	5%
2013	10%	11%	6%

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Hispanic

44%

56%

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Riverside Stem Academy	California	Riverside Unified School District
2023	42%	55%	68%
2022	40%	56%	67%
2021	36%	56%	66%
2020	31%	55%	64%
2019	31%	55%	64%
2018	29%	54%	63%
2017	29%	54%	63%
2016	27%	54%	62%
2015	27%	54%	61%
2014	29%	53%	60%
2013	31%	53%	59%

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Black

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Riverside Stem Academy	California	Riverside Unified School District
2023	4%	5%	6%
2022	5%	5%	6%
2021	6%	5%	6%
2020	7%	5%	7%
2019	7%	5%	7%
2018	7%	6%	7%
2017	7%	6%	7%
2016	5%	6%	7%
2015	6%	6%	7%
2014	7%	6%	7%
2013	7%	6%	7%

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White

24%

20%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Riverside Stem Academy	California	Riverside Unified School District
2023	25%	21%	17%
2022	27%	21%	18%
2021	30%	22%	19%
2020	34%	23%	21%
2019	34%	23%	21%
2018	38%	24%	23%
2017	38%	24%	23%
2016	42%	24%	24%
2015	47%	24%	24%
2014	46%	25%	25%
2013	48%	25%	25%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Riverside Stem Academy	California	Riverside Unified School District
2023	6%	6%	3%
2022	5%	5%	3%
2021	4%	5%	3%
2020	5%	4%	3%
2019	5%	4%	3%
2018	4%	4%	3%
2017	4%	4%	3%
2016	6%	4%	3%
2015	5%	3%	3%
2014	4%	3%	3%
2013	4%	3%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

0.70

0.63

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Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Riverside Stem Academy	California	Riverside Unified School District
2023	0.71	0.64	0.50
2022	0.72	0.63	0.51
2021	0.73	0.62	0.52
2020	0.74	0.63	0.54
2019	0.74	0.63	0.54
2018	0.73	0.64	0.55
2017	0.73	0.64	0.55
2016	0.72	0.64	0.56
2015	0.68	0.64	0.56
2014	0.70	0.65	0.58
2013	0.67	0.65	0.59

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≥90%

87%

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Graduation Rate Comparison Over Years (2017-2023)
Year	Riverside Stem Academy	California	Riverside Unified School District
2023	90%	87%	93%
2022	90%	87%	94%
2021	90%	84%	94%
2020	90%	85%	95%
2019	90%	84%	95%
2018	90%	84%	91%
2017	90%	83%	91%

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Eligible for

24%

54%

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Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Riverside Stem Academy	California	Riverside Unified School District
2023	33%	51%	59%
2022	28%	51%	57%
2021	27%	53%	57%
2020	24%	52%	55%
2019	24%	52%	55%
2018	13%	49%	49%
2017	13%	49%	49%
2016	16%	50%	53%
2015	17%	50%	51%
2014	18%	49%	51%
2013	20%	48%	51%

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Eligible for

14%

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Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (2013-2023)
Year	Riverside Stem Academy	California	Riverside Unified School District
2023	14%	8%	13%
2022	16%	7%	14%
2021	14%	6%	14%
2020	8%	7%	11%
2019	8%	7%	11%
2018	11%	9%	11%
2017	11%	9%	11%
2016	9%	9%	10%
2015	8%	9%	11%
2014	9%	9%	13%
2013	8%	7%	14%

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School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Riverside Unified School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

What is Riverside Stem Academy's ranking?

Riverside Stem Academy is ranked #135 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Riverside Stem Academy?

The graduation rate of Riverside Stem Academy is 90%, which is higher than the California state average of 87%.

How many students attend Riverside Stem Academy?

659 students attend Riverside Stem Academy.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

44% of Riverside Stem Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student-teacher ratio of Riverside Stem Academy?

Riverside Stem Academy has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.

What grades does Riverside Stem Academy offer ?

Riverside Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades 5-12

What school district is Riverside Stem Academy part of?

Riverside Stem Academy is part of Riverside Unified School District.

In what neighborhood is Riverside Stem Academy located?

Riverside Stem Academy is located in the University neighborhood of Riverside, CA. There are 3 other public schools located in University.

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