How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Matthew Gage Middle | Sierra Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Riverside, CA | Riverside, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 840 | 829 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 21.2:1 | 22.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 59.2% | 76.8% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Matthew Gage Middle | Sierra Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,986 | $16,986 |
| District | Riverside Unified | Riverside Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Matthew Gage Middle | Sierra Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21.7% | 7.6% |
| African American | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 68.1% | 83.3% |
| Asian | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 1.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Matthew Gage Middle | Sierra Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 467:1 | 316:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 20.9% | 29.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.