Rio Norte Junior High
Santa Clarita, CA · William S. Hart Union High
Regular public school · Grades 7-8 · Suburb, large
139th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 89%· Stable
28771 Rio Norte Dr., Santa Clarita, CA 91354
(661) 295-3700Official website ↗NCES ID 064251011320Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,089 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,110 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2003, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 52.7% | 39.1% | ▼ 13.6 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.7% | 26.5% | ▲ 6.8 pts | |
| Asian | 17.0% | 23.6% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 6.7% | 6.3% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Black | 3.8% | 4.1% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2003. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $840K in zip 91354 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Rio Norte Junior High
- #217Arroyo Seco Junior HighWilliam S. Hart Union High · 1.8 mi away217th of 1,294
ELA 69% ▼6 · Math 55% ▼8Compare - #364Castaic MiddleCastaic Union · 3.4 mi away364th of 1,294
ELA 61% ▼14 · Math 40% ▼23Compare - #95Rancho Pico Junior HighWilliam S. Hart Union High · 4.5 mi away95th of 1,294
ELA 81% ▲6 · Math 66% ▲3Compare - #305Placerita Junior HighWilliam S. Hart Union High · 5.1 mi away305th of 1,294
ELA 62% ▼13 · Math 47% ▼16Compare - #467Sierra Vista Junior HighWilliam S. Hart Union High · 5.6 mi away467th of 1,294
ELA 53% ▼22 · Math 34% ▼29Compare - #354La Mesa Junior HighWilliam S. Hart Union High · 5.7 mi away354th of 1,294
ELA 59% ▼16 · Math 43% ▼20Compare - #148Robert Frost MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 11.8 mi away148th of 1,294
ELA 74% ▼1 · Math 62% ▼1Compare - #702Olive Vista MiddleLos Angeles Unified · 11.9 mi away702nd of 1,294
ELA 41% ▼34 · Math 28% ▼35Compare
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.