Cardozo Middle

www.riverbankusd.org

544 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cardozo Middle School, located in Riverbank, California, serves as a central hub for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Riverbank Unified School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development, helping students transition from elementary school to high school. The campus emphasizes a "middle school model" designed to support the unique developmental needs of early adolescents by providing a structured curriculum and opportunities for extracurricular engagement.

Beyond core academics, Cardozo Middle School is known for its commitment to building a positive school culture and community connection. The school staff focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in various clubs, sports, and enrichment activities. By focusing on both student achievement and character building, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success in their high school careers and beyond, all while remaining a cornerstone of the local Riverbank community.

544

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cardozo Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	87
Hispanic	427
Black	3
Asian	6
Two or More	17
American Indian	4

Hispanic
427 (78.5%)
White
87 (16.0%)
Two or More
17 (3.1%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
4 (0.7%)
Black
3 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Riverbank Unified
Phone:	(209)869-2591
Website:	http://www.riverbankusd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	386
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	63

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 165

Grade 7 179

Grade 8 200