Serving 711 students in grades 7-8, Mira Loma 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 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 711 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Mira Loma Middle serves the western part of Riverside, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 20.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with an average distance of 2.4 miles to the nearest boundary and a maximum distance of 4.7 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mira Loma Middle School's student population of 711 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
711 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mira Loma Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mira Loma Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8014 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
92%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)26.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Mountain Lions
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mira Loma Middle School's ranking?
Mira Loma Middle School is ranked #8014 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mira Loma Middle School often compared to?
Mira Loma Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jurupa Middle School, Dr. Augustine Ramirez Intermediate by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mira Loma Middle School?
711 students attend Mira Loma Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Mira Loma Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mira Loma Middle School?
Mira Loma Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mira Loma Middle School offer ?
Mira Loma Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mira Loma Middle School part of?
Mira Loma Middle School is part of Jurupa Unified School District.
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