Below Average
#7876 of 9,539 schools in CA
Central Middle
Middle School · Riverside Unified · Riverside, CA
A Riverside Unified middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4795 Magnolia Ave., Riverside, CA 92506
- Math 22% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Central Middle score 29% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Central Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 34Car-Dependent
- Transit 41Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Riverside), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,877
Median home value
$634,900
Median rent
$1,814/mo
College educated
42.3%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92506; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverside County Juvenile CourtEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Riverside County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Riverside VirtualEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Amelia Earhart MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 7–8 | Not available | 772 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Riverside Unified
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #41 of 48
- District spending per student
- $17,005NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Central Middle is listed in Riverside Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Central Middle
Central Middle is a public middle school in Riverside, CA, part of Riverside Unified, serving approximately 606 students in grades 7th-8th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,876 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Middle
What grades does Central Middle serve?
Central Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Central Middle?
Central Middle has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Middle is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Central Middle rank in CA?
Central Middle ranks #7,876 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Central Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Central Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Middle has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Central Middle a charter school?
No, Central Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Central Middle a Title I school?
No, Central Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Central Middle?
50.7% of students at Central Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.9%
- Phone
- (951) 788-7282
- Area population (ZIP 92506)
- 44,311
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92506; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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