Schools in 92503 — Riverside, California
92503 has 17 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.9 — 6.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 21.8 to 60.9, a 39.2-point spread.
How 92503 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Hillcrest High with a Scope Score of 61 and 16.0% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.7 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92503. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92503 averages 22.4%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 92503 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92503
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92503 is classified as 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 92503
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillcrest High Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 16.0% | Solid 61/100 |
| 2 | Lake Hills Elementary Alvord Unified Solid Base | 34.0% | Solid 57/100 |
| 3 | Arlington High Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 15.0% | Solid 55/100 |
| 4 | Lake Mathews Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 31.7% | Developing 49/100 |
| 5 | Norte Vista High Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 7.1% | Developing 47/100 |
| 6 | Hawthorne Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 17.5% | Developing 39/100 |
| 7 | Ysmael Villegas Middle Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 16.2% | Developing 37/100 |
| 8 | Allan Orrenmaa Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 12.9% | Developing 36/100 |
| 9 | Arizona Middle Alvord Unified On the Rise | 10.6% | Developing 34/100 |
| 10 | Jackson Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 10.6% | Developing 32/100 |
| 11 | Harrison Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 15.5% | Developing 31/100 |
| 12 | Foothill Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 6.5% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 13 | Terrace Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 6.7% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 14 | Alvord High Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 0.8% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 15 | Liberty Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 8.2% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 16 | Arlanza Elementary Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 2.6% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 17 | Wells Middle Alvord Unified Building Momentum | 2.4% | Needs Support 22/100 |
Schools in 92503 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 92503
- 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
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