Serving 1,136 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 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,136 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 27% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ysmael Villegas Middle serves the southwest section of Riverside, CA, covering an area of approximately 10.4 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 3.6 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ysmael Villegas Middle School's student population of 1,136 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,136 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Ysmael Villegas Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4263 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 23-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hispanic
68%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)27%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ysmael Villegas Middle School's ranking?
Ysmael Villegas Middle School is ranked #4263 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ysmael Villegas Middle School?
1,136 students attend Ysmael Villegas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Ysmael Villegas Middle School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 24:1, 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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