Rio Norte Junior High
Santa Clarita, CA · William S. Hart Union High · Grades 7-8
139th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 89%· Stable
Rio Norte Junior High ranking
SchoolRow ranks Rio Norte Junior High 139th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 89% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2015 to 89th in 2025.
Rio Norte Junior High test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,089 students tested
Rio Norte Junior High students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,110 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 48.5% | 39.1% | ▼ 9.4 pts | |
| Hispanic | 18.8% | 26.5% | ▲ 7.7 pts | |
| Asian | 20.8% | 23.6% | ▲ 2.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.8% | 6.3% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Black | 4.8% | 4.1% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Rio Norte Junior High
Typical home value $840K in zip 91354 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Rio Norte Junior High
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 9Arroyo Seco Junior HighWilliam S. Hart Union High · 1.8 mi away217th of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 55% - 8Castaic MiddleCastaic Union · 3.4 mi away364th of 1,294
ELA 61% · Math 40% - 10Rancho Pico Junior HighWilliam S. Hart Union High · 4.5 mi away95th of 1,294
ELA 81% · Math 66% - 8Placerita Junior HighWilliam S. Hart Union High · 5.1 mi away305th of 1,294
ELA 62% · Math 47% - 7Sierra Vista Junior HighWilliam S. Hart Union High · 5.6 mi away467th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 34% - 8La Mesa Junior HighWilliam S. Hart Union High · 5.7 mi away354th of 1,294
ELA 59% · Math 43% - 9Robert Frost MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 11.8 mi away148th of 1,294
ELA 74% · Math 62% - 5Olive Vista MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 11.9 mi away702nd of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Rio Norte Junior High in?
Rio Norte Junior High is part of the William S. Hart Union High district in Santa Clarita, California.
Is Rio Norte Junior High a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Rio Norte Junior High 139th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 89% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Rio Norte Junior High?
White 39%, Hispanic 27%, Asian 24%, Two or more races 6% (1,110 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Rio Norte Junior High cost?
The typical home value in zip code 91354 is $840K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.