Rialto Middle School

1262 W. Rialto Ave.
Rialto, CA 92376
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,087 students in grades 6-8, Rialto Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,087 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rialto Middle School's student population of 1,087 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,087 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Rialto Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rialto Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7386 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Rialto Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Rialto Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rialto Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Rialto Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Rialto Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
85%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Rialto Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Rialto Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Rialto Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Rialto Middle School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Rialto Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Rialto Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.27
This chart displays the diversity score of Rialto Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Rialto Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Rialto Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rialto Middle School's ranking?
Rialto Middle School is ranked #7386 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rialto Middle School often compared to?
Rialto Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ben F. Kolb Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rialto Middle School?
1,087 students attend Rialto Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Rialto Middle School students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rialto Middle School?
Rialto Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rialto Middle School offer ?
Rialto Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rialto Middle School part of?
Rialto Middle School is part of Rialto Unified School District.

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School Reviews

5   5/21/2012
This school is high top and fun I''am glad i got the 3 new years here
- Posted by Student/Alumni - bubbl

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,087 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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