Top Rankings
Alvord Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 16,630 students in Alvord Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Alvord Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
26 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
16,630 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
771 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alvord Unified School District, which is ranked #1280 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1159 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.33
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
12%
% Hispanic
81%
56%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
7%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,257 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,867 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$304 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$281 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,257
$19,974
Spending / Student
$16,867
$18,396
Best Alvord Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Hills Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16346 Village Meadow Dr.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1620
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1620
Gr: K-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Promenade Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
550 Hamilton Dr.
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 358-1650
Corona, CA 92879
(951) 358-1650
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Hillcrest High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11800 Indiana Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1755
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1755
Gr: 9-12 | 1,782 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #44.
Ysmael Villegas Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3754 Harvill Ln.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1695
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1695
Gr: 6-8 | 1,165 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #55.
S. Christa Mcauliffe Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Golden Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1625
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1625
Gr: K-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #66.
Allan Orrenmaa Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3350 Fillmore St.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1635
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1635
Gr: K-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #77.
Twinhill Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11000 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1665
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1665
Gr: K-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Terrace Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6601 Rutland St.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1660
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1660
Gr: K-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #99.
Arizona Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11045 Arizona Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1675
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1675
Gr: 6-8 | 872 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1010.
La Sierra High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4145 La Sierra Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(909) 358-1725
Riverside, CA 92505
(909) 358-1725
Gr: 9-12 | 1,461 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1111.
Norte Vista High School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6585 Crest Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1740
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1740
Gr: 9-12 | 1,905 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Phillip M. Stokoe Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4501 Ambs Dr.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1640
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1640
Gr: K-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1313.
Rosemary Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6411 Mitchell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1655
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1655
Gr: K-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Collett Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10850 Collett Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1605
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1605
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Myra Linn Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10435 Branigan Way
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1630
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1630
Gr: K-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11750 Gramercy Pl.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1670
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1670
Gr: K-5 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1717.
Loma Vista Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11050 Arlington Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1685
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1685
Gr: 6-8 | 1,023 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1818.
Foothill Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8230 Wells Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1610
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1610
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1919.
La Granada Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10346 Keller Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1615
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1615
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2020.
Arlanza Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5891 Rutland Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1600
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1600
Gr: K-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Wells Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10000 Wells Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1705
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1705
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2222.
Mission View High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10368 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-6021
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-6021
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2323.
Alvord High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3606 Pierce St.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1715
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1715
Gr: 9-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Elementary School
Special Education School
10368 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-6120
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-6120
Gr: K-5
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Secondary
Special Education School
10368 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-5159
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-5159
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alvord Unified School District?
Alvord Unified School District manages 26 public schools serving 16,630 students.
What is the rank of Alvord Unified School District?
Alvord Unified School District is ranked #1280 out of 1,910 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alvord Unified School District?
81% of Alvord Unified School District students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alvord Unified School District?
Alvord Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Alvord Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,867 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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