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#5858 of 9,539 schools in CA
Jurupa Middle
Middle School · Jurupa Unified · Jurupa Valley, CA
A Jurupa Unified middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8700 Galena St., Jurupa Valley, CA 92509
- Math 20% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jurupa Middle score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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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
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jurupa 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,711/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jurupa Valley), 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
$95,218
Median home value
$501,200
Median rent
$1,698/mo
College educated
14.4%
Homeownership
71.5%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92509; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mira Loma MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 7–8 | 1.7 mi | 721 | Compare → |
| Southridge Tech MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 942 | Compare → |
| Mission MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–8 | 3.3 mi | 634 | Compare → |
| Loma Vista MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 1,023 | 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.
Jurupa Unified
- Schools in district
- 25
- Rank in district
- #5 of 24
- District spending per student
- $20,052NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jurupa Middle is listed in Jurupa Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jurupa Middle
Jurupa Middle is a public middle school in Jurupa Valley, CA, part of Jurupa Unified, serving approximately 1,130 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,858 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 Jurupa Middle
What grades does Jurupa Middle serve?
Jurupa Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Jurupa Middle?
Jurupa Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,130 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jurupa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Jurupa Middle is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jurupa Middle rank in CA?
Jurupa Middle ranks #5,858 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Jurupa Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Jurupa Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Jurupa Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jurupa Middle has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Jurupa Middle a charter school?
No, Jurupa Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jurupa Middle a Title I school?
No, Jurupa Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jurupa Middle?
62.1% of students at Jurupa 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
- 1,130
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.3%
- Phone
- (951) 360-2846
- Area population (ZIP 92509)
- 80,149
- Area average commute
- 30.8 min
- Area median age
- 33
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 92509; 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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