How is Sierra Middle School rated?

Sierra Middle School holds a C rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Riverside Unified School District is rated B- overall.

How do students at Sierra Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Sierra Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 39% in English Language Arts, 22% in Science and 20% in Math.

What grades does Sierra Middle School serve?

Sierra Middle School serves grades 7–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Sierra Middle School?

829 students attend Sierra Middle School, down from 840 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 22.3:1.

Which homes are assigned to Sierra Middle School?

TopHap matches 8,621 residential properties to Sierra Middle School in and around Riverside. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Sierra Middle School in?

Sierra Middle School is part of Riverside Unified School District, which reports 49 schools, 38,033 students and $15,155 of spending per student.

Sierra Middle School

Sierra Middle School is a public middle school in Riverside, CA, serving grades 7–8, rated C, with 829 students and a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 39% in English Language Arts, 22% in Science and 20% in Math.

CTopHap school rating

Rating: C
Grades: 7–8
Enrollment: 829
Students per teacher: 22.3:1
Level: Middle
Type: Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts39%

Science22%

Math20%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment: No

Student body

Hispanic83%

White8%

Black6%

Two or more races2%

Asian2%

Pacific Islander0%

Male / female: 48% / 52%
Free or reduced lunch: 89%
Enrollment change vs prior year: -1.3%
Prior-year enrollment: 840

Homes assigned to this school

8,621 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Sierra Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address: 4950 Central Ave, Riverside, CA 92504
Phone: (951) 788-7501
Setting: City - Large
Status: Operational
NCES ID: 063315005158

School district

Riverside Unified School District

District rating: B-
Schools: 49
Students: 38,033
Spending per student: $15,155
Teachers (FTE): 1,634
Grades: K–12

See every school in Riverside Unified School District