- Enrollment
- 2,623
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Rialto, CA
Rialto Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rialto Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063237004998
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rialto Middle earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Rialto · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Rialto Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rialto Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Rialto, CA.
School address
District: Rialto Unified · California
NCES ID 063237004998 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Rialto Middle held near 1,085 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 46.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 063237004998 · Rialto, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
1,017 enr · 23.1:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Rialto High (2,623 students)
Rialto Middle held near 1,085 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.1 → 46.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rialto Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rialto High
Rialto High
2,623 students
- Eisenhower Hig
Eisenhower High
2,075 students
- Wilmer Amina C
Wilmer Amina Carter High
1,951 students
- William G. Jeh
William G. Jehue Middle
1,444 students
- This school 1,017
Rialto Middle
1,017 students
- Warren F. Fris 1,000
Warren F. Frisbie Middle
1,000 students
What this shows Rialto Middle reports 1,017 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rialto Middle compares
Rialto 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,017
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 63% in California - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
55.9%
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
$18,123
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 339 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 1.5%
White 1.1%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.0, Rialto Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rialto Unified reports $18,123 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rialto Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rialto High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eisenhower High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wilmer Amina Carter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| William G. Jehue Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Warren F. Frisbie Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rialto Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,075
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,951
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,444
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,000
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar middle schools in Rialto
3 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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 (~1,017 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Rialto Middle
How many students attend Rialto Middle?
Rialto Middle has 1,017 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Rialto, CA. CCD year-over-year: 1,087 (2022-23) → 1,085 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rialto Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rialto Middle is 23.1:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rialto Middle?
72.2% of students at Rialto Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rialto Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rialto Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Rialto, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rialto Middle?
Rialto Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 Rialto Middle rank among middle schools in Rialto?
By Resource Investment Index, Rialto Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Rialto, 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 Rialto on the city page.
What other schools are in Rialto Unified?
Besides Rialto Middle, Rialto Unified also operates Rialto High (2,623 students), Eisenhower High (2,075 students), and Wilmer Amina Carter High (1,951 students). See the Rialto Unified district page for the complete list.