Ysmael Villegas Middle

www.alvordschools.org

1,262 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ysmael Villegas Middle School, located in Riverside, California, is a key component of the Alvord Unified School District. Named in honor of Medal of Honor recipient Staff Sergeant Ysmael R. Villegas, the school carries a legacy of courage and community service that it seeks to instill in its diverse student body. The campus focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school education designed to prepare students for the academic and social challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside opportunities for personal growth.

Beyond academics, the school fosters a supportive environment that encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school programs. By leveraging its resources within the Alvord district, Villegas Middle School aims to cultivate a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking learning environment. Its partnership with the surrounding Riverside community is central to its mission, as it works to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the critical thinking skills and character necessary to succeed in a modern global society.

1,262

Total Students

54.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ysmael Villegas Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	168
Hispanic	864
Black	66
Asian	121
Two or More	28
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
864 (68.6 %)
White
168 (13.3 %)
Asian
121 (9.6 %)
Black
66 (5.2 %)
Two or More
28 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (0.7 %)
American Indian
4 (0.3 %)

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:	Alvord Unified
Phone:	(951)358-1695
Website:	http://www.alvordschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	709
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	177

* 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 6 405

Grade 7 444

Grade 8 413

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ysmael Villegas Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	405
Grade 7	444
Grade 8	413

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ysmael Villegas Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	611	48.4%
Male	649	51.4%
Not Specified	2	0.2%

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