How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Academy of Careers and Exploration | Riverview Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Helendale, CA | Helendale, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 285 | 141 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 22.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 43.2% | 48.7% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Academy of Careers and Exploration | Riverview Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,670 | $14,670 |
| District | Helendale Elementary | Helendale Elementary |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Academy of Careers and Exploration | Riverview Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 33.7% | 41.1% |
| African American | 6.0% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 52.6% | 52.5% |
| Asian | 2.8% | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.5% | 1.4% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Academy of Careers and Exploration | Riverview Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 3 | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 214.3:1 | 210.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 36.5% | 31.9% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 1 | 13 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.