Riverside STEM Academy

Riverside STEM Academy

Public Middle, High School | Grade 5-12
4466 MTVERNON Ave,  Riverside, CA
Riverside Unified School District
4.3
4.7
659 Students
A+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dale Moore
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Average SAT Score
1350
Average ACT Score
30
Math Proficiency
82%
Reading Proficiency
87%
Average GPA
3.74
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

A+
Academics
A+
Teachers
A+
College Prep
B+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.74
Reading Proficiency
87%
Math Proficiency
82%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
4.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1350
Math
680
Verbal
670
Average ACT
30
Math
29
English
30
Reading
29
Science
29
Number of AP Courses
15
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very High
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
49.8%
State Average
17.9%
Science
37.6%
State Average
9.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
655:1

Student Diversity

Male
58.9%
Female
41.1%
Hispanic
42%
White
25.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
22.6%
Two or more races
5.8%
Black
3.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

School Rankings

#4 Best Public MS in California
#15 Best College Prep Public HS in California
#16 Best Public HS Teachers in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of California - Los Angeles 114 Students
University of California - Berkeley 88 Students
University of California - Riverside 86 Students
University of California - San Diego 83 Students
University of California - Irvine 77 Students
University of Southern California 53 Students
University of California - Davis 46 Students
Stanford University 46 Students
University of California - Santa Cruz 34 Students
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 32 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Biology 47 Students
Computer Science 39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 32 Students
Psychology 27 Students
Biomedical Sciences and Molecular Medicine 20 Students
Mechanical Engineering 18 Students
Business 15 Students
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 15 Students
Engineering 13 Students
Neuroscience and Neurobiology 13 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.3 44 Reviews
3.0 Senior
12/16/2024
Stem excels at preparing kids for college and has amazing teachers that really put their best effort into making sure that students understand. However, this school has no sports and little art classes.
4.0 Junior
5/15/2023
Good overall, just no sports and clubs are low and no funding goes to them. Their teaching is very good and the teachers are very good at teaching their students the way it wants.
3.0 Alum
1/13/2022
The academics were great before I graduated but the school lacked sports and a sense of community. It is close to the UCR campus which was great for internships.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.7 3 Reviews
5.0 student
11/17/2023
As a student that is in 7th, I have a lot to say. The school can be a little intimidating once you are new, but if you are friendly and talk to people you find nice, you will feel more confident there. However, there are a few issues of drama since there are a few bullies that occasionally harass yo...
5.0 parent
7/22/2022
The teachers and campus staff are great and really get to know your child. They find creative ways to make learning fun! I wish parents were allowed to attend award assemblies or other student events but I understand things changed since covid. Overall I really like this school for my kids and hopef...
4.0 other
3/6/2022
Went here for middle school and it was a pretty alright place, to say the least. The thing with this school is you're always being taught 1 year ahead so if you're a 7th grader you'll be learning 8th-grade math. So it is a must to ask questions here. The teachers were very nice because you could go...

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Riverside STEM Academy is a public school for students in grades 5-12 in Riverside, CA and is served by the Riverside Unified School District in California. The school has a total enrollment of 659 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 82% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 87% are proficient in reading. Riverside STEM Academy has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.74, the graduation rate is 90%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1350 and an ACT score of 30. The average home value in this area is $552,621. Discover additional schools in the area, like John W. North High School, Canyon Springs High School, Lincoln High School, and more. Learn more about what Riverside has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Riverside STEM Academy.

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