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#6989 of 9,539 schools in CA
University Heights Middle
Middle School · Riverside Unified · Riverside, CA
A Riverside Unified middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1155 Massachusetts Ave., Riverside, CA 92507
- Math 19% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 34% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at University Heights Middle score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
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 26% recently.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where University Heights 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 62Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 89Very Bikeable
- 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
$72,367
Median home value
$503,000
Median rent
$1,780/mo
College educated
32%
Homeownership
35.3%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92507; 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 VirtualEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 737 | Compare → |
| Riverside County Juvenile CourtEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 98 | Compare → |
| Riverside County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Central MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 7–8 | 3.0 mi | 606 | 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
- #32 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
University Heights Middle is listed in Riverside Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About University Heights Middle
University Heights Middle is a public middle school in Riverside, CA, part of Riverside Unified, serving approximately 834 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,989 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about University Heights Middle
What grades does University Heights Middle serve?
University Heights Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend University Heights Middle?
University Heights Middle has an enrollment of approximately 834 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at University Heights Middle is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does University Heights Middle rank in CA?
University Heights Middle ranks #6,989 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is University Heights Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
University Heights Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 University Heights Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, University Heights Middle has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is University Heights Middle a charter school?
No, University Heights Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is University Heights Middle a Title I school?
No, University Heights Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for University Heights Middle?
62.0% of students at University Heights 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
- 834
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Riverside County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.6%
- Phone
- (951) 788-7388
- Area population (ZIP 92507)
- 61,920
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 27
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 92507; 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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