TOMAS RIVERA MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tomas Rivera Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Val Verde Unified school district, located in Perris, CA with about 1,095 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 43 teachers, Tomas Rivera 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.

Tomas Rivera Middle School, located at 21675 Martin St. in Perris, California, is a public middle school serving students in the Perris Elementary and Perris Union High School District area. Named after the celebrated Chicano author, poet, and academic Tomás Rivera, the school serves as a central educational hub for the local community, focusing on preparing students for the transition to high school through a comprehensive core curriculum and various extracurricular opportunities.

The school is part of a district dedicated to fostering academic growth and character development in a diverse student population. It emphasizes a supportive learning environment, often integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on social-emotional learning to help students navigate their middle school years. By focusing on both rigorous academics and community engagement, Tomas Rivera Middle School strives to empower its students to become informed and active participants in their future educational and professional endeavors.

For more information, contact Tomas Rivera Middle at (951) 940-8570 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.