Ysmael Villegas Middle School

3754 Harvill Ln.
Riverside, CA 92505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,362 students in grades 6-8, Ysmael Villegas Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 36%
  • : 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ysmael Villegas Middle School's student population of 1,362 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,362 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Ysmael Villegas Middle School is 0.52, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
(18-19)
36%
40%
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(18-19)
47%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
9%
12%
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Hispanic
67%
56%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
15%
21%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.52
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Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ysmael Villegas Middle School?
1,362 students attend Ysmael Villegas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Ysmael Villegas Middle School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ysmael Villegas Middle School?
Ysmael Villegas Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ysmael Villegas Middle School offer ?
Ysmael Villegas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ysmael Villegas Middle School part of?
Ysmael Villegas Middle School is part of Alvord Unified School District.

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Minimum Day - Last Day of School
May 31, 2024 (Friday)
First Day of School
August 07, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,362 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 85%
  • : 36%
  • : 47%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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