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Auburndale Intermediate

1255 River Rd., Corona, CA 92880Corona-Norco Unified →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
592
Students
Total enrolled
$15,027
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
21.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 39% vs nat'l
45/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 592 students in grades 07–08 in Corona, California.
Near-average funding
District spends $15,027 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 45th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Auburndale Intermediate is a large middle in Corona, California, serving grades 07–08 with 592 students. The district invests $15,027 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 88% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Auburndale Intermediate

592
Total Students
21.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
88%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution319 male · 272 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility88%
National avg 52% · 520 students
Student Composition
85%
Asian3%
White6%
Hispanic / Latino85%
Black4%
Multiracial2%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 060985001046

Academic Outcomes at Auburndale Intermediate

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
45
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 45th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 57th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 92880

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,027Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,027
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,612
Student Support$2,855
Administration$1,803
Operations$2,254
Other$1,503
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,027 spent per student, an estimated $6,657 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
61%
27%
State government
61.1%
Local (property tax)
26.7%
Federal programs
12.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 88% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Harada ElementaryPhilistine Rondo School of DiscoveryEastvale ElementaryRonald Reagan Elementary
+14 more
↓
Middle
El Cerrito MiddleDr. Augustine Ramirez IntermediateRiver Heights IntermediateCitrus Hills Intermediate
+2 more
↓
High School
Eleanor Roosevelt HighSantiago HighCentennial HighCorona High
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountyRiverside County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCorona-Norco Unified →
Phone: (951)736-3231
NCES ID: 060985001046
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Corona seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Corona-Norco Unified
High
Eleanor Roosevelt High
4,566 students · 09–12
● 45 opp66% FRL
High
Santiago High
3,460 students · 09–12
● 49 opp61% FRL
High
Centennial High
3,037 students · 09–12
● 49 opp79% FRL
High
Corona High
2,251 students · 09–12
● 56 opp86% FRL
High
Norco High
2,070 students · 09–12
● 41 opp72% FRL
Elem
Harada Elementary
1,267 students · KG–06
● 45 opp67% FRL
Elem
Philistine Rondo School of Discovery
1,194 students · KG–06
● 45 opp52% FRL
Mid
El Cerrito Middle
1,188 students · 06–08
● 49 opp61% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1255 River Rd., Corona, CA 92880
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.