Best middle schools in Riverside Unified (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in Riverside Unified, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
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- 156Amelia Earhart MiddleRiverside · Public Middle50% Math proficiency · 743 students
- 255Frank Augustus Miller MiddleRiverside · Public Middle48% Math proficiency · 844 students
- 331Matthew Gage MiddleRiverside · Public Middle29% Math proficiency · 840 students
- 420Sierra MiddleRiverside · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 829 students
- 520University Heights MiddleRiverside · Public Middle20% Math proficiency · 870 students
- 618Chemawa MiddleRiverside · Public Middle19% Math proficiency · 885 students
- 715Central MiddleRiverside · Public Middle17% Math proficiency · 621 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amelia Earhart Middle Riverside · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 55.5 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 743 |
| 2 | Frank Augustus Miller Middle Riverside · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 54.8 Top 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 844 |
| 3 | Matthew Gage Middle Riverside · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 31.3 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 840 |
| 4 | Sierra Middle Riverside · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 19.9 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 829 |
| 5 | University Heights Middle Riverside · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 19.5 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 870 |
| 6 | Chemawa Middle Riverside · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 18.3 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 885 |
| 7 | Central Middle Riverside · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 15.3 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 621 |
Amelia Earhart Middle in Riverside leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Riverside Unified with a Success Index (US) of 55.5. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California middle schools rankings, every school on the Riverside Unified page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Riverside Unified?
Amelia Earhart Middle in Riverside, California ranks first among middle schools in Riverside Unified with a Success Index (US) of 55.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 743).
How are middle schools in Riverside Unified ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.