- Enrollment
- 2,317
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Santa Clarita, CA
Rio Norte Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Rio Norte Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 064251011320
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Norte Junior High earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Santa Clarita · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 11.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Norte Junior High has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Norte Junior High ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Santa Clarita, CA.
School address
District: William S. Hart Union High · California
NCES ID 064251011320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-13 students YoY
Rio Norte Junior High held near 1,110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-13 students YoY 064251011320 · Santa Clarita, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,138 enr · 24.2:1 · 11.2% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Saugus High (2,317 students)
Rio Norte Junior High held near 1,110 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 47.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rio Norte Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Saugus High
Saugus High
2,317 students
- Valencia High
Valencia High
2,286 students
- Golden Valley
Golden Valley High
1,980 students
- Canyon High
Canyon High
1,952 students
- William S. Har
William S. Hart High
1,941 students
- This school
Rio Norte Junior High
1,138 students
What this shows Rio Norte Junior High reports 1,138 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Norte Junior High compares
Rio Norte Junior High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.2% | ▼ 80% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,138 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,138
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
8.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,249
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 379 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 29 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 38.3%
Asian 25.8%
Hispanic or Latino 24.8%
Two or More 6.2%
African American 4.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Rio Norte Junior High is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for William S. Hart Union High reports $15,249 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rio Norte Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saugus High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valencia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Golden Valley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Canyon High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S. Hart High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Norte Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,286
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,980
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,952
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,941
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar middle schools in Santa Clarita
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,138 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Norte Junior High
How many students attend Rio Norte Junior High?
Rio Norte Junior High has 1,138 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Santa Clarita, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,123 (2022-23) → 1,110 (2023-24), nearly flat (-13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Norte Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Norte Junior High is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rio Norte Junior High?
11.2% of students at Rio Norte Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Norte Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Rio Norte Junior High is White at 38.3% of enrollment, in Santa Clarita, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Norte Junior High?
Rio Norte Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rio Norte Junior High rank among public schools in Santa Clarita?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Norte Junior High ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Santa Clarita, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Santa Clarita on the city page.
What other schools are in William S. Hart Union High?
Besides Rio Norte Junior High, William S. Hart Union High also operates Saugus High (2,317 students), Valencia High (2,286 students), and Golden Valley High (1,980 students). See the William S. Hart Union High district page for the complete list.