ARIZONA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Arizona Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Alvord Unified school district, located in Riverside, CA with about 1,010 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 39 teachers, Arizona Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 25:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Arizona Middle School, located at 11045 Arizona Ave. in Riverside, California, is a public middle school serving students within the Alvord Unified School District. The school is situated in a residential area of the La Sierra neighborhood, providing a localized educational hub for the surrounding community. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically serving students in grades 6 through 8, and is dedicated to fostering academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility in a structured learning environment.

The school is part of a district-wide effort to prepare students for the rigors of high school through a curriculum that aligns with California state standards. Beyond core academic subjects like mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies, the school generally emphasizes the importance of extracurricular activities and supportive student services to ensure a well-rounded educational experience. Families in the Riverside area look to Arizona Middle School as a primary provider of public education that aims to bridge the gap between elementary schooling and the more independent requirements of secondary education.

For more information, contact Arizona Middle at (951) 358-1675 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.