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%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7386 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
85%
55%
Black
10%
5%
White
2%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
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.
School Calendar
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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
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