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Central Middle

Riverside Unified · Riverside County · 4795 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506-0155

(951) 788-7282 · www.riversideunified.org/

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5/10
#741
Rank 741 out of 1,315
Top 56%
English Language Arts6/10 · #650 · 51st percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #799 · 39th percentile
Science4/10 · #827 · 38th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Central Middle sits in Riverside's established residential core, drawing from a mix of long-time local families and newer arrivals to this inland Southern California city. Scores land around the middle of the pack statewide, with English performing a bit stronger than math and science, making it a reasonable fit for families who value a neighborhood school feel over a highly competitive academic environment. Riverside itself offers a genuine small-city character — tree-lined historic streets, easy access to the mountains and desert, and a slower pace than the coastal metros — so families rooted in this community tend to appreciate the school for its stability and accessibility more than its rankings.

Student Demographics

579 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
443 (77%)
White
73 (13%)
African American
40 (7%)
Other
23 (4%)

Key Indicators

English Learners110 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged482 (83%)
Students with Disabilities96 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

621
Enrollment
29.3
Teachers (FTE)
21.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
16.3
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 Programs8/10 · #300 · 78th percentile

152 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found