School Profile · Temecula
River Springs Charter: No single number tells this school's story. Here's the honest picture.
River Springs Charter posts 35% meeting the standard and 14.2% exceeding it, against 43% and 21.3% statewide. The gaps and the bright spots below are the real read.
27740 Jefferson Avenue, 92590 (opens in new tab)·Riverside County Office of Education·Temecula·Grades K-12·7,703 students·59% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(951) 252-8800·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
39
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #3,026 statewide · #3 of 7 in Riverside County Office of Education
River Springs Charter scores 39 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 47th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “35% proficient” and call it done. River Springs Charter deserves a closer read. The school sits in Temecula, where more than half of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 9.6% chronic absenteeism — versus 17.9% statewide. Attendance is the quietest strong signal a school can post.
As a charter, River Springs Charter enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.
The story this school is actually telling
The school, grade by grade
ELA · CAASPP 2024–25Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.
15%
23%
62%
Grade 3 · 38% proficient
20%
21%
59%
Grade 4 · 41% proficient
14%
26%
60%
Grade 5 · 40% proficient
The honest read: the share exceeding holds steady across grades; the floor rises 2.2pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.
The 5 things our score weighs
Exceeded standard
14.2%
State 21.3%
7.1pp below state avg
Met or exceeded
35.4%
State 42.7%
7.3pp below state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
-6.6pp
State -2.9pp
Scores decline across grades
Chronic absenteeism
9.6%
State 17.9%
8.4pp below state avg
Suspension rate
2.1%
State 1.6%
0.5pp above state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask what the school is working on next. Strong numbers tell you where a school is, not where it's going.
Where the path goes
The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.
Estimated K-12 Path
Estimated K-12 path based on district and proximity. Actual attendance zones may differ. Contact your school district for official feeder information.
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Your other options
Nearby Elementary Schools
3 within ~3 mi · avg 54
Ysabel Barnett Elementary
Temecula Valley Unified · 2.1 mi
Solid
56/100
Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary
Murrieta Valley Unified · 2.6 mi
Solid
53/100
Temecula International Academy
Riverside County Office of Education · 3 mi
Solid
53/100
Nearby Middle Schools
2 within ~3 mi · avg 45
James L. Day Middle
Temecula Valley Unified · 1.3 mi
Solid
53/100
Margarita Middle
Temecula Valley Unified · 1.8 mi
Developing
36/100
Private alternatives nearby
Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.
The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic53.6%
White32.0%
Asian1.2%
Black5.1%
Other8.0%
GenderFemale 48.5%Male 51.5%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 59.2% (5pp below CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
7,703
6,503 above CA avg (~1,200)
Transitional Kindergarten
TK status unconfirmed
No TK enrollment is on file with the state for this school — that isn't the same as “no TK.” Confirm directly with the district.
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
5 more students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$26,905
CA avg: $14,815 · District avg · NCES F-33
Teacher Salary Range
$47,764 – $163,148
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At River Springs Charter in Temecula, 35.0% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 14.6% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. River Springs Charter outperforms its district average for low-income students by 20.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (21.2% Math proficient); Hispanic students (39.3% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 34.5 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 2,630 students tested.
Equity Gaps
ELA · English Learner−34.5pp
9.6% vs 44.0% overall · n=257
3 more gaps by subject
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−15.1pp
1.1% vs 16.3% overall · n=257
Math · English Learner−20.7pp
6.7% vs 27.4% overall · n=256
Math Exceeded · English Learner−9.5pp
1.8% vs 11.3% overall · n=256
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income2,630 tested
ELA 35.0%·Math 21.2%· +20.4pp vs district
Hispanic2,275 tested
ELA 39.3%·Math 23.8%· +27.8pp vs district
White1,367 tested
ELA 45.8%·Math 33.4%· -13.3pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.
Low-income student ELA proficiency falls by 0.4pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school.
Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$85K
$253 above CA median
Median Home Value
$1.46M
$802K above CA median
Bachelor's+
32%
3pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
9.9 years avg experience
380 teachers · 7% first-year · 9% second-year
Teacher Credentials
82% fully credentialed
0.4% on intern/emergency permit
Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 43%
14.2%
↓ vs CA 21.3% · 43th pctile
Met or exceeded · 22%
35.4%
↓ vs CA 42.7% · 44th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 15%
-6.6pp
↓ vs CA -2.9pp · 51th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 10%
9.6%
↑ vs CA 17.9% · 64th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
2.1%
↓ vs CA 1.6% · 46th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 721 | 15% | 23% | 26% | 36% | 38% | −6 |
| Grade 4 | 683 | 20% | 21% | 22% | 37% | 41% | −4 |
| Grade 5 | 638 | 14% | 26% | 25% | 35% | 40% | −8 |
| Grade 6 | 707 | 12% | 28% | 26% | 34% | 40% | −6 |
| Grade 7 | 691 | 14% | 32% | 26% | 28% | 46% | −2 |
| Grade 8 | 669 | 13% | 32% | 27% | 28% | 45% | −2 |
| Grade 11 | 199 | 27% | 34% | 24% | 16% | 61% | +14 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 720 | 12% | 23% | 25% | 39% | 36% | −10 |
| Grade 4 | 682 | 14% | 24% | 29% | 33% | 38% | −4 |
| Grade 5 | 639 | 10% | 10% | 30% | 50% | 20% | −15 |
| Grade 6 | 703 | 12% | 13% | 24% | 52% | 24% | −11 |
| Grade 7 | 691 | 13% | 16% | 25% | 46% | 29% | −5 |
| Grade 8 | 667 | 11% | 12% | 22% | 55% | 23% | −9 |
| Grade 11 | 193 | 7% | 14% | 21% | 59% | 21% | −3 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 1,508 | 7% | 19% | 57% | 17% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 2,630 | 35.0% | +20 | −3 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 2,275 | 39.3% | +28 | +0 |
| White | 1,367 | 45.8% | −13 | −16 |
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Springs Charter ← | — | 39 | 14.2% | 35.4% | −6.6 | 2.1% |
| Ysabel Barnett Elementary | 2.1 mi | 56 | 33.0% | 61.7% | −3.0 | 2.3% |
| Daniel N. Buchanan Elementary | 2.6 mi | 53 | 26.0% | 54.0% | +5.0 | 2.2% |
| Temecula International Academy | 3 mi | 53 | 28.6% | 59.2% | +22.3 | 0.2% |
| California average | — | 43 | 21.3% | 42.7% | −2.9 | 1.6% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #2218 → #2747 → #2816 → #3042 → #3026
What we can't show
- — Scored here as an elementary school — other grade spans appear in the data appendix.
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
A low score doesn't tell the whole story. Read: Your School Scored Low — Here's What That Actually Means
Frequently asked questions
Is River Springs Charter a good elementary school?
River Springs Charter has a Scope Score of 39 out of 100, placing it in the 47th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #3,026 statewide. 14.2% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 7.1 percentage points below the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are River Springs Charter's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 35.4% of students at River Springs Charter met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 14.2% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 21.2% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 14.2% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 4,083 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does River Springs Charter rank in California?
River Springs Charter ranks #3,026 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 47th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is River Springs Charter getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at River Springs Charter decreases by 6.6 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This downward pattern doesn't necessarily mean the school is failing — it can reflect cohort differences, demographic shifts, or curriculum changes. A campus visit and conversation with teachers can reveal what the numbers can't. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at River Springs Charter?
9.6% of students at River Springs Charter are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 2.1%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does River Springs Charter compare to other schools in Temecula?
River Springs Charter scores 39/100 (47th percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 7,703 students. Use the schools in Temecula page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does River Springs Charter serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At River Springs Charter in Temecula, 35.0% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 14.6% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. River Springs Charter outperforms its district average for low-income students by 20.4 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (21.2% Math proficient); Hispanic students (39.3% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 34.5 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 2,630 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.