El Cerrito Middle
Corona, CA · Corona-Norco Unified · Grades 6-8
281st of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 78%▲ Improving
El Cerrito Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks El Cerrito Middle 281st of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 78% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 73th in 2015 to 78th in 2025 — improving.
El Cerrito Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,184 students tested
El Cerrito Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,181 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39.0% | 43.0% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| White | 41.5% | 28.9% | ▼ 12.6 pts | |
| Asian | 9.3% | 15.9% | ▲ 6.6 pts | |
| Black | 6.1% | 7.8% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.3% | 3.8% | ▲ 0.5 pts |
Homes near El Cerrito Middle
Typical home value $868K in zip 92881 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near El Cerrito Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 7Citrus Hills IntermediateCorona-Norco Unified · 2.7 mi away421st of 1,294
ELA 55% · Math 38% - 8Corona Fundamental IntermediateCorona-Norco Unified · 3.4 mi away347th of 1,294
ELA 62% · Math 41% - 6Ysmael Villegas MiddleAlvord Unified · 3.6 mi away570th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 30% - 5Letha Raney IntermediateCorona-Norco Unified · 3.8 mi away744th of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 24% - 5Arizona MiddleAlvord Unified · 5.3 mi away716th of 1,294
ELA 40% · Math 26% - 3Auburndale IntermediateCorona-Norco Unified · 5.5 mi away1,021st of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 18% - 7Norco IntermediateCorona-Norco Unified · 6.1 mi away450th of 1,294
ELA 51% · Math 38% - 1Wells MiddleAlvord Unified · 7.5 mi away1,224th of 1,294
ELA 21% · Math 9%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is El Cerrito Middle in?
El Cerrito Middle is part of the Corona-Norco Unified district in Corona, California.
Is El Cerrito Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks El Cerrito Middle 281st of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 78% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of El Cerrito Middle?
Hispanic 43%, White 29%, Asian 16%, Black 8% (1,181 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near El Cerrito Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92881 is $868K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.