University Heights Middle

1155 Massachusetts Ave.
Riverside, CA 92507

www.riversideunified.org/

804 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

University Heights Middle School, located in Riverside, California, serves as a public middle school within the Riverside Unified School District. The campus is situated on Massachusetts Avenue and is known for providing a foundational academic experience for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of a large urban school district, the school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that spans core subjects like mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies, while often providing various elective opportunities to foster student interests.

The school community is characterized by the diverse demographics of the Riverside area, and it places a significant emphasis on creating an environment that supports both academic growth and social-emotional development. Like many schools in the district, University Heights Middle utilizes various resources to support student success, including technology integration, extracurricular activities, and structured support systems for learners with different needs. For families and prospective students, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood education, striving to balance rigorous academic standards with the fostering of a collaborative and inclusive school culture.

804

Total Students

36.4

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Heights Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	633
Black	82
Asian	26
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
633 (78.7 %)
Black
82 (10.2 %)
White
44 (5.5 %)
Asian
26 (3.2 %)
Two or More
16 (2.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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)788-7388
Website:	http://www.riversideunified.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	804
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	704
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 7 405

Grade 8 399