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Canyon Hills Junior High

Public Grades 7-8

187^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,761 California Middle Schools

Better than 93% of California middle schools

Summary

Canyon Hills Junior High is a large, highly-regarded public middle school serving grades 7-8 with about 1,070 students in the Chino Valley Unified School District, consistently earning a 5-star statewide ranking for academic excellence.

The school stands out for its exceptional academic results, significantly outperforming both district and state averages in all core subjects, and for its remarkably strong support for all student groups. It achieves these results with a student body where nearly half qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, demonstrating that its success is built on effective teaching and support systems rather than demographics alone. Notably, the school has an extraordinarily low chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.9%, which is less than a quarter of the district average, indicating a positive and engaging school culture that keeps students connected and learning.

When compared to nearby schools, Canyon Hills is a clear leader within its own district, with proficiency rates often double those of some peers like Magnolia Junior High and Ramona Junior High. It also achieves its excellent outcomes very efficiently, spending less per student than several neighboring schools with lower performance. While elite schools in the neighboring Walnut Valley Unified district, such as Chaparral Middle, may score slightly higher, Canyon Hills delivers top-tier education while effectively supporting a more economically diverse population, making it a standout model of effective and equitable public education.

1,070

Students ?

26.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

$16,952

Per pupil spending ?

46.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2500 Madrugada Dr.
Chino Hills, CA 91709-4423

(909) 464-9938

District: Chino Valley Unified

Students who attend Canyon Hills Junior High usually attend:

High:

Ruben S. Ayala High

Feeder schools for Canyon Hills Junior High:

Elementary:	Country Springs Elementary
	Eagle Canyon Elementary
	Gerald F. Litel Elementary
	Hidden Trails Elementary
	More...
	Rolling Ridge Elementary

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

51.8%

Hispanic:

29.1%

White:

12.0%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 81st percentile in 2013 → 93rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (68% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 7% of California middle schools

✓Ranking is trending up — up 12 percentile points since 2013

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Large classes — about 27 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school68%

District avg53%

California avg41%

187^th of 2,761

California public middle schools ?

Top 7%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Middle Schools in the Chino Valley Unified

480^th of 1,543Chino Valley Unified among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	93.7	187 of 2761	93.2%	★★★★★
2024	95.1	149 of 2783	94.6%	★★★★★
2023	93.8	179 of 2781	93.6%	★★★★★
2022	92.6	209 of 2740	92.4%	★★★★★
2019	86.8	336 of 2715	87.6%	★★★★☆
2018	86.5	322 of 2480	87.0%	★★★★☆
2017	85.4	343 of 2508	86.3%	★★★★☆
2016	86.1	310 of 2497	87.6%	★★★★☆
2015	91.5	190 of 2477	92.3%	★★★★★
2013	75.0	454 of 2379	80.9%	★★★★☆
2012	82.1	251 of 2259	88.9%	★★★★☆
2011	80.5	287 of 2236	87.2%	★★★★☆
2010	80.7	284 of 2179	87.0%	★★★★☆
2009	81.6	257 of 2063	87.5%	★★★★☆
2008	83.1	237 of 2005	88.2%	★★★★☆
2007	79.7	307 of 1999	84.6%	★★★★☆
2006	83.6	232 of 1804	87.1%	★★★★☆
2005	80.9	273 of 1777	84.6%	★★★★☆
2004	84.7	204 of 1769	88.5%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	95.7	23 of 627	96.3%	★★★★★
2023	48.5	273 of 613	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.9	156 of 637	75.5%	★★★★☆
2019	92.8	26 of 643	96.0%	★★★★★
2018	61.0	192 of 600	68.0%	★★★☆☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	71.3	235 of 739	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	79.2	125 of 743	83.2%	★★★★☆
2023	77.5	131 of 715	81.7%	★★★★☆
2022	72.6	210 of 733	71.4%	★★★★☆
2019	74.0	201 of 745	73.0%	★★★★☆
2018	76.0	163 of 700	76.7%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	86.9	115 of 1531	92.5%	★★★★★
2019	83.5	148 of 1491	90.1%	★★★★★
2018	71.0	244 of 1369	82.2%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	91.5	49 of 1478	96.7%	★★★★★
2023	98.0	22 of 1521	98.6%	★★★★★
2022	94.3	39 of 1540	97.5%	★★★★★
2019	78.8	134 of 1442	90.7%	★★★★★
2018	97.4	30 of 1364	97.8%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	92.6	184 of 2533	92.7%	★★★★★
2024	95.1	127 of 2551	95.0%	★★★★★
2023	94.7	135 of 2531	94.7%	★★★★★
2022	93.2	167 of 2509	93.3%	★★★★★
2019	86.2	298 of 2380	87.5%	★★★★☆
2018	87.9	258 of 2262	88.6%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	90.9	140 of 2395	94.2%	★★★★★
2024	89.9	145 of 2388	93.9%	★★★★★
2023	90.0	139 of 2374	94.1%	★★★★★
2022	90.0	138 of 2359	94.2%	★★★★★
2019	77.4	357 of 2213	83.9%	★★★★☆
2018	77.2	324 of 2072	84.4%	★★★★☆

Homeless

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	99.4	2 of 477	99.6%	★★★★★
2024	99.8	2 of 394	99.5%	★★★★★
2023	96.7	9 of 320	97.2%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	97.3	52 of 2542	98.0%	★★★★★
2024	95.5	93 of 2579	96.4%	★★★★★
2023	93.2	113 of 2531	95.5%	★★★★★
2022	95.3	72 of 2458	97.1%	★★★★★
2019	91.9	124 of 2369	94.8%	★★★★★
2018	87.2	174 of 2230	92.2%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	93.2	179 of 2534	92.9%	★★★★★
2024	93.7	170 of 2552	93.3%	★★★★★
2023	91.1	216 of 2538	91.5%	★★★★★
2022	90.6	230 of 2527	90.9%	★★★★★
2019	85.7	323 of 2407	86.6%	★★★★☆
2018	83.9	341 of 2273	85.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	55.3	333 of 726	54.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	74.2	171 of 701	75.6%	★★★★☆
2023	57.2	304 of 677	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	85.7	58 of 665	91.3%	★★★★★
2019	59.6	254 of 554	54.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.4	151 of 462	67.3%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	83.1	153 of 1566	90.2%	★★★★★
2024	61.5	385 of 1552	75.2%	★★★★☆
2023	79.5	170 of 1531	88.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	79.3	258 of 1520	83.0%	★★★★☆
2024	81.4	207 of 1537	86.5%	★★★★☆
2023	67.4	471 of 1543	69.5%	★★★☆☆
2022	58.7	615 of 1555	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	58.5	653 of 1602	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	58.6	623 of 1496	58.4%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Homeless (2025)100th percentile+6 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)98th percentile+5 vs school

English Language Learner (2024)97th percentile~ school

African American (2024)96th percentile~ school

Hispanic (2025)94th percentile~ school

Male (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Female (2025)93rd percentile~ school

Disabled (2022)92nd percentile~ school

Special Education (2025)90th percentile-3 vs school

White (2025)83rd percentile-10 vs school

Asian (2025)68th percentile-25 vs school

Multi-racial (2025)54th percentile-39 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy76%+27 vs state

Mathematics64%+27 vs state

Science60%+28 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CSA Spanish Overall (2025)			CSA Spanish Listening (2025)			CSA Spanish Writing (2025)			CSA Spanish Reading (2025)			CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)				Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Overall 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall All Grades	CSA Spanish Listening 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening All Grades	CSA Spanish Writing 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing All Grades	CSA Spanish Reading 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading All Grades	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Canyon Hills Junior High	Public	7-8	2500 Madrugada Dr.	Chino Hills	91709	San Bernardino County	Chino Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(909) 464-9938	1,070	40	26.7	46.8%	128 (12.0%)	28 (2.6%)	311 (29.1%)	554 (51.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	47 (4.4%)	93.7	187^th of 2761 public middle schools	93.2%		95.1	149^th of 2783 public middle schools	94.6%	38													60.4	60.4		78.2	73.9	76.1		68.2	59.8	64.2	$16,952	$16,028	$924
Robert O. Townsend Junior High	Public	7-8	15359 Ilex Dr.	Chino Hills	91709	San Bernardino County	Chino Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(909) 591-2161	905	37	24.4	54.8%	138 (15.2%)	34 (3.8%)	375 (41.4%)	317 (35.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	37 (4.1%)	91.1	248^th of 2761 public middle schools	91.0%		87.5	335^th of 2783 public middle schools	88.0%	87													58.9	58.9		69.8	70.4	70.1		59.3	65.4	62.3	$18,255	$17,330	$925
Simons Middle	Public	6-8	900 East Franklin Ave.	Pomona	91766	Los Angeles County	Pomona Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(909) 397-4544	578	27	21.3	95.8%	8 (1.4%)	7 (1.2%)	546 (94.5%)	14 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	19.7	2240^th of 2761 public middle schools	18.9%		22.5	2146^th of 2783 public middle schools	22.9%	94													13.0	13.0	22.2	28.1	30.8	28.3	14.4	14.7	19.4	16.7	$11,637	$10,322	$1,315
Ramona Junior High	Public	7-8	4575 Walnut Ave.	Chino	91710	San Bernardino County	Chino Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(909) 627-9144	417	22	19.3	90.4%	26 (6.2%)	7 (1.7%)	364 (87.3%)	14 (3.4%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	26.9	1931^st of 2761 public middle schools	30.1%		28.8	1864^th of 2783 public middle schools	33.0%	67													19.9	19.9		36.3	36.9	36.6		18.6	14.6	16.5	$24,116	$22,726	$1,390
Lorbeer Middle	Public	7-8	501 Diamond Bar Blvd.	Diamond Bar	91765	Los Angeles County	Pomona Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(909) 397-4527	688	29	24.0	74.3%	32 (4.7%)	25 (3.6%)	505 (73.4%)	90 (13.1%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	33 (4.8%)	48.4	1228^th of 2761 public middle schools	55.5%		46.9	1249^th of 2783 public middle schools	55.1%	21	7.1	5.6	6.5	14.3	11.1	13.0	14.3	5.6	10.9	7.1	5.6	6.5	28.3	28.3		49.3	45.4	47.4		31.3	30.0	30.6	$22,294	$21,034	$1,260
Chaparral Middle	Public	6-8	1405 South Spruce Tree Dr.	Diamond Bar	91765	Los Angeles County	Walnut Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(909) 861-6227	1,349	48	28.2	24.6%	48 (3.6%)	16 (1.2%)	195 (14.5%)	1,045 (77.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (3.3%)	97.6	60^th of 2761 public middle schools	97.8%		98	49^th of 2783 public middle schools	98.2%	11													66.3	66.3	79.3	88.5	80.9	82.9	76.6	86.3	78.2	80.3	$14,509	$14,034	$475
Emerson Middle	Public	6-8	635 Lincoln Ave.	Pomona	91767	Los Angeles County	Pomona Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(909) 397-4516	664	30	22.2	93.7%	9 (1.4%)	29 (4.4%)	599 (90.2%)	19 (2.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.8%)	17.8	2325^th of 2761 public middle schools	15.8%		18.9	2303^rd of 2783 public middle schools	17.2%	22													11.6	11.6	24.4	32.4	33.2	31.1	7.8	10.5	12.2	10.6	$8,549	$7,374	$1,175
Magnolia Junior High	Public	7-8	13150 Mountain Ave.	Chino	91710	San Bernardino County	Chino Valley Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(909) 627-9263	541	28	19.0	83.4%	41 (7.6%)	15 (2.8%)	429 (79.3%)	39 (7.2%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	14 (2.6%)	34.9	1653^rd of 2761 public middle schools	40.1%		40.1	1459^th of 2783 public middle schools	47.6%	194													21.7	21.7		42.3	36.6	39.3		24.0	25.1	24.6	$23,562	$22,346	$1,216
Marshall Middle	Public	6-8	1921 Arroyo Ave.	Pomona	91768	Los Angeles County	Pomona Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(909) 397-4532	249	16	15.5	96.4%	5 (2.0%)	6 (2.4%)	233 (93.6%)	4 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	32.6	1735^th of 2761 public middle schools	37.2%		34.6	1648^th of 2783 public middle schools	40.8%	87													23.2	23.2		46.2	38.3	42.5		13.8	19.8	16.6	$54,720	$53,274	$1,446
Oaks Middle	Public	7-8	1221 South Oaks Ave.	Ontario	91762	San Bernardino County	Ontario-Montclair	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(909) 988-2050	668	31	21.5	89.5%	15 (2.2%)	17 (2.5%)	595 (89.1%)	28 (4.2%)	7 (1.0%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	58.9	931^st of 2761 public middle schools	66.3%		44.5	1328^th of 2783 public middle schools	52.3%	397													33.4	33.4		50.9	54.9	52.8		30.8	41.9	36.1	$30,047	$27,126	$2,921

Frequently Asked Questions about Canyon Hills Junior High

How many students attend Canyon Hills Junior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 1,070 students attended Canyon Hills Junior High.

What is the racial makeup of Canyon Hills Junior High?

Students at Canyon Hills Junior High are 52% Asian, 29% Hispanic, 12% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What district is Canyon Hills Junior High in?

Chino Valley Unified

Is Canyon Hills Junior High a good school?

Yes. Canyon Hills Junior High ranks in the top 6.8% of California middle schools.

What high school do graduates of Canyon Hills Junior High attend?

Students who attend Canyon Hills Junior High usually go on to attend Ruben S. Ayala High

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