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Lake Mathews Elementary

Riverside Unified · Riverside County · 12252 Blackburn Road, Riverside, CA 92503-7083

(951) 352-5520

8/10
#1452
Rank 1452 out of 5,722
Top 25%
English Language Arts8/10 · #1215 · 79th percentile
Mathematics8/10 · #1460 · 75th percentile
Science7/10 · #2083 · 63rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the semi-rural edges of Riverside near the Lake Mathews reservoir, this school offers a quieter, more spread-out feel compared to the busier parts of the city — the kind of neighborhood where kids still have room to roam. Academic performance is genuinely solid across the board, with English and Math scores well above average, making it a great fit for families who want strong fundamentals without the intensity of a hyper-competitive environment. If you're drawn to the outer stretches of Riverside for the larger lots and slower pace, Lake Mathews Elementary fits that lifestyle well.

Student Demographics

397 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
185 (47%)
White
103 (26%)
Asian
53 (13%)
African American
22 (6%)
Multiple Races
18 (5%)
Filipino
11 (3%)
Other
5 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners42 (11%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged181 (46%)
Students with Disabilities55 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

733
Enrollment
28.6
Teachers (FTE)
25.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
27.9
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs2/10 · #5406 · 11th percentile

16 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.