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River Springs Charter vs. Loma Vista Middle School

Should you attend River Springs Charter or Loma Vista Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
River Springs Charter
27740 Jefferson Ave.
Temecula, CA 92590
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Loma Vista Middle School
11050 Arlington Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 7,548 students in grades Kindergarten-12, River Springs Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,023 students in grades 6-8, Loma Vista Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
6-8
Total Students
7,548 students
1,023 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at River Springs Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Loma Vista Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River Springs Charter.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Loma Vista Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
283 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at River Springs Charter over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Loma Vista Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at River Springs Charter with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the River Springs Charter School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Loma Vista Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alvord Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#5063 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
#6888 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of River Springs Charter, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Loma Vista Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
25%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
15%
(Bottom 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Springs Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the River Springs Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Loma Vista Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alvord Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
42%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Springs Charter who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the River Springs Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Loma Vista Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alvord Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
27%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
17%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
90-94%
(Top 30% in CA)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of River Springs Charter with the average graduation rate observed in the River Springs Charter School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of River Springs Charter by grade.
This chart displays the students of Loma Vista Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
1032
-
Grade 1 Students
748
-
Grade 2 Students
716
-
Grade 3 Students
690
-
Grade 4 Students
643
-
Grade 5 Students
663
-
Grade 6 Students
637
341
Grade 7 Students
682
363
Grade 8 Students
662
319
Grade 9 Students
309
-
Grade 10 Students
278
-
Grade 11 Students
279
-
Grade 12 Students
209
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at River Springs Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the River Springs Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Loma Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alvord Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at River Springs Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the River Springs Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Loma Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alvord Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
51%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at River Springs Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the River Springs Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Loma Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alvord Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
5%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at River Springs Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the River Springs Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Loma Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alvord Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
34%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at River Springs Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the River Springs Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Loma Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alvord Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at River Springs Charter, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the River Springs Charter School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Loma Vista Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alvord Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of River Springs Charter, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the River Springs Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Loma Vista Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alvord Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
76%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at River Springs Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the River Springs Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Loma Vista Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alvord Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at River Springs Charter, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the River Springs Charter School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Loma Vista Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alvord Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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