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Schools in 92501 — Riverside, California

92501 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.5 — 7.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 16.1 to 55.1, a 39.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
36.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
39.0
16.1 – 55.1
Avg Exceeded %
12.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
20.5%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 92501 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Riverside Virtual with a Scope Score of 55 and 21.0% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92501 averages 20.5%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 92501 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92501
92501Riverside5Developing
36.5/100
—
92503Riverside17Developing
36.9/100
+0.4
92504Riverside7Developing
39.2/100
+2.7
92505Riverside11Developing
34.7/100
-1.8
92506Riverside10Developing
40.4/100
+3.9
92507Riverside6Developing
31.7/100
-4.8

School archetypes in 92501

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92501 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 92501

#SchoolExceededScore
1Riverside Virtual
Riverside Unified Growth Engine
21.0%Solid
55/100
2Patricia Beatty Elementary
Riverside Unified Building Momentum
18.2%Developing
42/100
3Bryant Elementary
Riverside Unified Building Momentum
11.3%Developing
37/100
4Fremont Elementary
Riverside Unified On the Rise
10.1%Developing
32/100
5CBK Charter
Riverside County Office of Education Building Momentum
2.3%Needs Support
16/100

Schools in 92501 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 92501

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Riverside good?
Riverside's 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.5/100, which is 7.3 points below the California state average of 43.8. 12.6% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Riverside?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Riverside is Riverside Virtual with a Scope Score of 55/100 and 21.0% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Riverside schools compare to the state average?
Riverside elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.3 points below). The exceeded rate averages 12.6% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 20.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 16.1 to 55.1, a 39.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Riverside?
Riverside has 5 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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