Schools in 92508 — Riverside, California
92508 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 55.5 — 11.8 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 49.9 to 62.4, a 12.5-point spread.
How 92508 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Martin Luther King Jr. High with a Scope Score of 62 and 22.9% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 29.5% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.6%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.2 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92508. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92508 averages 13.3%, above the state average of 18.1%.
How 92508 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92508
Hidden gems: 1 school in 92508 is classified as Growth Engine — 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 92508
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Martin Luther King Jr. High Riverside Unified Strong All-Around | 22.9% | Solid 62/100 |
| 2 | Benjamin Franklin Elementary Riverside Unified Strong All-Around | 34.8% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Tomas Rivera Elementary Riverside Unified Growth Engine | 30.3% | Solid 53/100 |
| 4 | John F. Kennedy Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 32.8% | Solid 52/100 |
| 5 | Mark Twain Elementary Riverside Unified Building Momentum | 26.6% | Developing 50/100 |
Schools in 92508 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 92508
- 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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