Ruth Musser Middle

10789 Terra Vista Pkwy.
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

www.centralsd.net/o/rmms

946 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Ruth Musser Middle School, located in the Terra Vista community of Rancho Cucamonga, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Cucamonga School District. Catering to students in grades 6 through 8, the school is recognized for fostering a structured academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while preparing students for the transition to high school. The campus is designed to support a diverse student body, focusing on both intellectual growth and the development of essential social skills during the critical middle school years.

Beyond its academic focus, Ruth Musser Middle School is known for integrating technology into the classroom and offering various extracurricular opportunities that encourage student involvement. The school community benefits from its suburban location, maintaining strong ties with local families and striving to create a safe, collaborative atmosphere. Through its commitment to high standards and supportive instruction, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are equipped with the foundational knowledge and character traits necessary for future success.

946

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ruth Musser Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	446
Black	136
Asian	123
Two or More	67
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
446 (47.2 %)
White
168 (17.8 %)
Black
136 (14.4 %)
Asian
123 (13.0 %)
Two or More
67 (7.1 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.3 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Central Elementary
Phone:	(909)980-1230
Website:	http://www.centralsd.net/o/rmms
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	946
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	502
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	144

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 159

Grade 6 265

Grade 7 246

Grade 8 276