For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,843 students in 92505, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92505, CA are Ysmael Villegas Middle School, Arizona Middle School and Loma Vista Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92505 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92505, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92505, CA Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ysmael Villegas Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3754 Harvill Ln.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1695
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1695
Grades: 6-8
| 1,165 students
Rank: #22.
Arizona Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11045 Arizona Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1675
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1675
Grades: 6-8
| 872 students
Rank: #33.
Loma Vista Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11050 Arlington Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1685
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1685
Grades: 6-8
| 1,023 students
Rank: #44.
Wells Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10000 Wells Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1705
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 358-1705
Grades: 6-8
| 783 students
Rank: n/an/a
Summit Secondary
Special Education School
10368 Campbell Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-5159
Riverside, CA 92505
(951) 509-5159
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92505, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92505, CA include Ysmael Villegas Middle School, Arizona Middle School and Loma Vista Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92505?
5 public middle schools are located in 92505.
What is the racial composition of students in 92505?
92505 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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