At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
621
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
83%+18.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.4:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
7–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Central Middle is a public middle serving grades 7–8 in Riverside, California. The school enrolls 621 students. It is part of the Riverside Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
83% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span7–8
DistrictRiverside Unified
County6065
CityRiverside
ZIP92506
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063315005134
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment621
White14.2%
Hispanic / Latino75.7%
Black / African American5.7%
Asian1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races2.2%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
14.2%
Hispanic
75.7%
Black
5.7%
Asian
1.7%
Two+
2.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.