Matthew Gage Middle School
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(951)788-7350
- Matthew Gage Middle School serves 894 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is equal to the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Matthew Gage Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Matthew Gage Middle School's student population of 894 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 894 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Matthew Gage Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Matthew Gage Middle School is 0.51, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #4752 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 65% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 26% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Riverside Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school to Matthew Gage Middle School is Opportunity Program (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Summit View Independent Study (0.0 miles away)
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Grades: 7-12 | 49 students
0.0 miles
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Riverside, CA 92506
(951)276-7670 0.0 7-12 49 - Riverside Raincross High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 186 students
0.0 miles
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(951)276-7670 0.0 9-12 186 - Riverside Summit View Independent Study Alternative School
Grades: K-12 | 246 students
0.0 miles
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Riverside, CA 92506
(951)276-7670 0.0 K-12 246 - Riverside California School For The Deaf-riverside Special Education School
Grades: K-12 | 352 students
0.2 miles
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Riverside, CA 92506
(951)248-7700 0.2 K-12 352 - Riverside Washington Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 860 students
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Riverside, CA 92506
(951)788-7305 0.4 K-6 860
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