Central Middle vs Gateway College and Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 689 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Riverside · Public middle · Grades 7–8
621 students
Gateway College and Career Academy
Riverside · Charter high · Grades 9–12
394 students
| Measure | Central Middle Riverside, California | Gateway College and Career Academy Riverside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1110 of 1,334 | #1289 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14520 of 15,369 | #16403 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 621 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 56.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| city | Riverside | Riverside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.3 vs 12.4).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Gateway College and Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 83.3%).
- •Central Middle does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 56.3).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 621 students compared with 394.
- •Central Middle is a public school while Gateway College and Career Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Middle better than Gateway College and Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (15.3 vs 12.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Middle and Gateway College and Career Academy?
About 689 m in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 621. Gateway College and Career Academy: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Gateway College and Career Academy rank in California?
Central Middle is 1110th of 1,334 and Gateway College and Career Academy is 1289th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).