University Heights Middle
Riverside, CA · Riverside Unified · Grades 7-8
800th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 38%▲ Improving
University Heights Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks University Heights Middle 800th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 38% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 13th in 2015 to 38th in 2025 — improving.
University Heights Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 827 students tested
University Heights Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 834 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 78.8% | 78.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| Black | 8.7% | 7.4% | ▼ 1.3 pts | |
| White | 8.1% | 6.4% | ▼ 1.7 pts | |
| Asian | 2.3% | 4.0% | ▲ 1.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 2.6% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.6% | 0.0 pts |
Homes near University Heights Middle
Typical home value $608K in zip 92507 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near University Heights Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 5Central MiddleRiverside Unified · 2.9 mi away770th of 1,294
ELA 43% · Math 21% - 2Terrace Hills MiddleColton Joint Unified · 3.3 mi away1,113th of 1,294
ELA 25% · Math 16% - 6Matthew Gage MiddleRiverside Unified · 4 mi away576th of 1,294
ELA 47% · Math 32% - 5Vista Heights MiddleMoreno Valley Unified · 4.6 mi away767th of 1,294
ELA 41% · Math 23% - 1Mission MiddleJurupa Unified · 4.7 mi away1,186th of 1,294
ELA 22% · Math 13% - 4Sierra MiddleRiverside Unified · 4.8 mi away818th of 1,294
ELA 39% · Math 20% - 2Joe BacaColton Joint Unified · 6.3 mi away1,147th of 1,294
ELA 24% · Math 14% - 1Ruth O. Harris MiddleColton Joint Unified · 6.4 mi away1,175th of 1,294
ELA 24% · Math 12%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is University Heights Middle in?
University Heights Middle is part of the Riverside Unified district in Riverside, California.
Is University Heights Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks University Heights Middle 800th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 38% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of University Heights Middle?
Hispanic 79%, Black 7%, White 6%, Asian 4% (834 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near University Heights Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92507 is $608K 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.