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#6098 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rialto Middle
Middle School · Rialto Unified · Rialto, CA
A Rialto Unified middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1262 West Rialto Ave., Rialto, CA 92376
- Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rialto Middle score 27% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 27% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
88.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rialto 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 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,065/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rialto), 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
$76,914
Median home value
$433,100
Median rent
$1,613/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
14.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92376; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zupanic Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Alder MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 951 | Compare → |
| Fontana MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 1,119 | Compare → |
| Joe BacaEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 7–8 | 2.2 mi | 745 | 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.
Rialto Unified
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #11 of 29
- District spending per student
- $18,135NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rialto Middle is listed in Rialto Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rialto Middle
Rialto Middle is a public middle school in Rialto, CA, part of Rialto Unified, serving approximately 1,085 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #6,098 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rialto Middle
What grades does Rialto Middle serve?
Rialto Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rialto Middle?
Rialto Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,085 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rialto Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rialto Middle is 23.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rialto Middle rank in CA?
Rialto Middle ranks #6,098 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rialto Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rialto Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 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 Rialto Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rialto Middle has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rialto Middle a charter school?
No, Rialto Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rialto Middle a Title I school?
No, Rialto Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rialto Middle?
88.6% of students at Rialto 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,085
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.8%
- Phone
- (909) 879-7308
- Area population (ZIP 92376)
- 84,161
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.2
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 92376; 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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