Central Middle
Riverside, CA · Riverside Unified · Grades 7-8
770th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 40%▲ Improving
Central Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Central Middle 770th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 40% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 33th in 2015 to 41th in 2025 — improving.
Central Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 595 students tested
Central Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 606 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.8% | 77.4% | ▲ 9.6 pts | |
| White | 19.2% | 12.5% | ▼ 6.7 pts | |
| Black | 8.2% | 5.9% | ▼ 2.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 2.0% | ▼ 0.5 pts | |
| Asian | 1.5% | 1.8% | ▲ 0.3 pts |
Homes near Central Middle
Typical home value $705K in zip 92506 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Central Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Sierra MiddleRiverside Unified · 2 mi away818th of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 20% - 6Matthew Gage MiddleRiverside Unified · 2.2 mi away576th of 1,294
ELA 47% · Math 32% - 1Mission MiddleJurupa Unified · 2.9 mi away1,186th of 1,294
ELA 22% · Math 13% - 4University Heights MiddleRiverside Unified · 2.9 mi away800th of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 20% - 3Chemawa MiddleRiverside Unified · 4.2 mi away916th of 1,294
ELA 35% · Math 19% - 3Jurupa MiddleJurupa Unified · 5.5 mi away928th of 1,294
ELA 35% · Math 19% - 1Wells MiddleAlvord Unified · 5.6 mi away1,224th of 1,294
ELA 21% · Math 9% - 2Terrace Hills MiddleColton Joint Unified · 5.8 mi away1,113th of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 16%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Central Middle in?
Central Middle is part of the Riverside Unified district in Riverside, California.
Is Central Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Central Middle 770th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 40% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Central Middle?
Hispanic 77%, White 13%, Black 6%, Two or more races 2% (606 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Central Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92506 is $705K 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.