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Robert O. Townsend Junior High

5130 Riverside Dr., Chino, CA, 91710

Top 10% School in California

Ranked 1082 of 6840 in California

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About Robert O. Townsend Junior High

Robert O. Townsend Junior High School is located at 15359 Ilex Dr., Chino Hills, CA 91709. It serves students in grades 7 through 8. Enrollment is reported at 876 students. The student–teacher ratio is approximately 24:1. The student body consists of about 52% male and 48% female learners. According to summaries of state test scores, roughly 56% of students meet mathematics proficiency standards, and 64% meet reading proficiency benchmarks on California assessments. Townsend operates as a public junior high within Chino Valley Unified School District and offers programs such as Gifted & Talented and Project Lead The Way alongside core instruction that supports rigorous academic pathways. As a component of the district's feeder articulation system, the campus articulates into Chino Hills High School as well as other secondary options available within the district system. Local market activity reflects upper-$900,000 pricing, consistent with residential values near established Chino Hills education corridors. Robert O. Townsend Junior High School is categorized among the top middle schools in California based on its current performance level and in comparison to California public middle school averages.

Robert O. Townsend Junior High Contact Information

Address

5130 Riverside Dr., Chino, CA, 91710

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Phone

(909) 591-2161

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 56%
Reading 64%
State average proficiency is 56% in Math and 64% in Reading.
37
Full-time Teachers
24 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
876
Total Students
$58409
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 1082 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Robert O. Townsend Junior High

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM - 1:48 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 16.67%
Asian 30.37%
Hispanic 46.12%
Black 2.85%
Two+ Races 3.65%
Native Am. 0%
White
16.67%
Asian
30.37%
Hispanic
46.12%
Black
2.85%
Two+ Races
3.65%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 876
47.6%
417 Female
52.28%
458 Male

Student Population

876 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 24 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

876 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The Class of 2030 had Future Husky Night at Robert O. Townsend Junior High School on January 20, 2026. There were campus tours, presentations about academic programs, and athletic showcases made just for eighth graders at the event. The program was made to help students get ready for high school and give them information.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of support do students at Robert O. Townsend Junior High in Chino get from their advisors?

Ans. Robert O. Townsend Junior High provides advisory sessions that assist students in maintaining organization, setting goals, and monitoring their academic progress.

Q2. What are the different ways to get extra help at Robert O. Townsend Junior High?

Ans. Robert O. Townsend Junior High offers electives in the performing arts and world languages as part of its junior high curriculum.

Q3. What does Robert O. Townsend Junior High do to help students become leaders?

Ans. Robert O. Townsend Junior High has a student council that helps plan events and activities on campus.

Q4. What kinds of help do students get at Robert O. Townsend Junior High?

Ans. Robert O. Townsend Junior High has counseling services that help with academic planning and student health.

Q5. How does Robert O. Townsend Junior High send out official news?

Ans. Electronic communication systems that are supported by the district send out attendance alerts and campus notifications.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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