For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 581 students in 92342, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92342, CA are Riverview Middle School, Academy Of Careers And Exploration and Independence Charter Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92342 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92342, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92342, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverview Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13943 Rivers Edge Rd.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Grades: 7-8
| 147 students
Rank: #22.
Academy Of Careers And Exploration
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13943 Rivers Edge Rd.
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1266
Grades: 7-12
| 284 students
Rank: #33.
Independence Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15350 Riverview Rd., Po Box 24
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1760
Helendale, CA 92342
(760) 952-1760
Grades: K-12
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92342, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92342, CA include Riverview Middle School, Academy Of Careers And Exploration and Independence Charter Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 92342?
3 public middle schools are located in 92342.
What is the racial composition of students in 92342?
92342 public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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