- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riverside, CA
Matthew Gage Middle
Federal NCES profile for Matthew Gage Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063315005138
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 16
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Matthew Gage Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 11
- middle schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 58.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Matthew Gage Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Matthew Gage Middle ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Riverside, CA.
School address
District: Riverside Unified · California
NCES ID 063315005138 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Matthew Gage Middle held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 40.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 063315005138 · Riverside, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
840 enr · 21.5:1 · 58.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin Luther King Jr. High (2,699 students)
Matthew Gage Middle held near 857 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.6 → 40.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Matthew Gage Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. High
2,699 students
- Polytechnic Hi
Polytechnic High
2,484 students
- Ramona High
Ramona High
2,142 students
- John W. North
John W. North High
2,011 students
- Arlington High
Arlington High
1,920 students
- This school 840
Matthew Gage Middle
840 students
What this shows Matthew Gage Middle reports 840 students on the CCD universe file.
How Matthew Gage Middle compares
Matthew Gage Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.0% | ▲ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 840 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
840
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
27.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 420 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 93 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.1%
White 21.7%
African American 3.7%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.6, Matthew Gage Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverside Unified reports $16,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Matthew Gage Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Polytechnic High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ramona High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John W. North High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Arlington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Matthew Gage Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,920
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Riverside
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Ysmael Villegas Middle
Standard public school
1,136 students 21:1 students per teacher
Loma Vista Middle
Standard public school
1,027 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Chemawa Middle
Standard public school
885 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
University Heights Middle
Standard public school
870 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Frank Augustus Miller Middle
Standard public school
844 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Sierra Middle
Standard public school
829 students 23:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~840 students)
Frequently asked questions about Matthew Gage Middle
How many students attend Matthew Gage Middle?
Matthew Gage Middle has 840 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riverside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 885 (2022-23) → 857 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Matthew Gage Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Matthew Gage Middle is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Matthew Gage Middle?
58.0% of students at Matthew Gage Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Matthew Gage Middle?
The largest demographic group at Matthew Gage Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 68.1% of enrollment, in Riverside, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Matthew Gage Middle?
Matthew Gage Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Matthew Gage Middle rank among middle schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Matthew Gage Middle ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Riverside, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Riverside on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverside Unified?
Besides Matthew Gage Middle, Riverside Unified also operates Martin Luther King Jr. High (2,699 students), Polytechnic High (2,484 students), and Ramona High (2,142 students). See the Riverside Unified district page for the complete list.