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Matthew Gage Middle

Riverside Unified · Riverside County · 6400 Lincoln Avenue, Riverside, CA 92506-4423

(951) 788-7350

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6/10
#616
Rank 616 out of 1,315
Top 47%
English Language Arts6/10 · #585 · 56th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #642 · 51st percentile
Science6/10 · #626 · 53rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Matthew Gage Middle sits in the heart of Riverside, a sprawling Inland Empire city with a deep sense of history, affordable neighborhoods, and easy access to both Los Angeles and Palm Springs. Scoring right around the middle of the pack statewide, Gage is a solid option for families in the area looking for a dependable public school experience without the pressure of a hyper-competitive environment. It tends to appeal to families rooted in the community who value a familiar, neighborhood-school feel during those transitional seventh and eighth grade years.

Student Demographics

805 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
539 (67%)
White
181 (22%)
African American
30 (4%)
Multiple Races
22 (3%)
Asian
15 (2%)
Other
18 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners165 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged565 (70%)
Students with Disabilities89 (11%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

840
Enrollment
39.8
Teachers (FTE)
21.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21
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 Programs6/10 · #609 · 56th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found