Central Middle

central.riversideunified.org/

621 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Central Middle School, located at 4795 Magnolia Ave. in Riverside, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 7–8 within the Riverside Unified School District. The school is known for its historic campus setting, having been established in 1920, which gives it a unique architectural character compared to many modern school facilities. It provides a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the transition to high school, focusing on academic rigor, social-emotional development, and core subject proficiency.

Beyond its academic programs, Central Middle School emphasizes a community-oriented environment, often hosting extracurricular activities, clubs, and sports programs that encourage student engagement. As part of a large and diverse district, the school works to foster an inclusive atmosphere that supports a wide range of student backgrounds. Its central location in the historic Magnolia area places it as a long-standing educational pillar in the Riverside community, dedicated to equipping students with the foundational skills necessary for future college and career success.

621

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Central Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	77
Hispanic	474
Black	43
Asian	11
Two or More	14
American Indian	2

Hispanic
474 (76.3%)
White
77 (12.4%)
Black
43 (6.9%)
Two or More
14 (2.3%)
Asian
11 (1.8%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)

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:	Riverside Unified
Phone:	(951)788-7282
Website:	http://central.riversideunified.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	621
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	449
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	68

* 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 7 303

Grade 8 318