Amelia Earhart Middle

20202 Aptos St.
Riverside, CA 92508

798 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Amelia Earhart Middle School is a public middle school located in the Orangecrest neighborhood of Riverside, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Riverside Unified School District, the school is known for fostering a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both rigorous core curriculum and character development. It is centrally located in a residential area, serving as a hub for the local community and providing a bridge between elementary school and high school for its diverse student body.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to student success, offering a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, music programs, and academic clubs, which help to create a well-rounded educational experience. Amelia Earhart Middle School places a strong focus on preparing students for the challenges of high school by prioritizing technology integration, collaborative learning, and fostering a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and community involvement.

798

Total Students

30.9

Full-Time Teachers

25.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

52.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Amelia Earhart Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	359
Black	61
Asian	75
Two or More	42
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
359 (45.0 %)
White
256 (32.1 %)
Asian
75 (9.4 %)
Black
61 (7.6 %)
Two or More
42 (5.3 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Riverside Unified
Phone:	(951)697-5700
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	798
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	320
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	97

* 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 7 396

Grade 8 402