Matthew Gage Middle
Riverside, CA · Riverside Unified · Grades 7-8
576th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 55%▲ Improving
Matthew Gage Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Matthew Gage Middle 576th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 55% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 47th in 2015 to 56th in 2025 — improving.
Matthew Gage Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 819 students tested
Matthew Gage Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 857 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.0% | 68.4% | ▲ 5.4 pts | |
| White | 25.3% | 21.8% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Black | 6.0% | 4.2% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 2.1% | 3.0% | ▲ 0.9 pts | |
| Asian | 2.9% | 1.9% | ▼ 1.0 pts |
Homes near Matthew Gage Middle
Typical home value $705K in zip 92506 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Matthew Gage Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Sierra MiddleRiverside Unified · 2 mi away818th of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 20% - 5Central MiddleRiverside Unified · 2.2 mi away770th of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 21% - 3Chemawa MiddleRiverside Unified · 3.3 mi away916th of 1,294
ELA 35% · Math 19% - 4University Heights MiddleRiverside Unified · 4 mi away800th of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 20% - 8Frank Augustus Miller MiddleRiverside Unified · 4.5 mi away287th of 1,294
ELA 63% · Math 48% - 1Mission MiddleJurupa Unified · 4.9 mi away1,186th of 1,294
ELA 22% · Math 13% - 1Wells MiddleAlvord Unified · 5.3 mi away1,224th of 1,294
ELA 21% · Math 9% - 8Amelia Earhart MiddleRiverside Unified · 5.3 mi away295th of 1,294
ELA 60% · Math 50%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Matthew Gage Middle in?
Matthew Gage Middle is part of the Riverside Unified district in Riverside, California.
Is Matthew Gage Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Matthew Gage Middle 576th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Matthew Gage Middle?
Hispanic 68%, White 22%, Black 4%, Two or more races 3% (857 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Matthew Gage 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.