- Enrollment
- 1,804
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Riverside, CA
Wells Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wells 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 060243000141
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wells Middle earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 11
- middle schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 84.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Wells Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wells Middle ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Riverside, CA.
School address
District: Alvord Unified · California
NCES ID 060243000141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Wells Middle held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 060243000141 · Riverside, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
768 enr · 22.6:1 · 84.4% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Norte Vista High (1,804 students)
Wells Middle held near 783 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Wells Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Norte Vista Hi
Norte Vista High
1,804 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,780 students
- La Sierra High
La Sierra High
1,514 students
- Ysmael Villega
Ysmael Villegas Middle
1,136 students
- Loma Vista Mid
Loma Vista Middle
1,027 students
- This school
Wells Middle
768 students
What this shows Wells Middle reports 768 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wells Middle compares
Wells 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 | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 84.4% | ▲ 52% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 768 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
768
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
84.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% above the California average of 55.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.0%
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
$18,583
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.5 FTE
Per 307 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 95.2%
White 2.0%
Asian 1.6%
African American 0.9%
Two or More 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, Wells Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alvord Unified reports $18,583 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wells Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norte Vista High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| La Sierra High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ysmael Villegas Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Loma Vista Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wells Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,780
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,514
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,136
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,027
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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
Matthew Gage Middle
Standard public school
840 students 21.5:1 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 (~768 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wells Middle
How many students attend Wells Middle?
Wells Middle has 768 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Riverside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 776 (2022-23) → 783 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wells Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wells Middle is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Wells Middle?
84.4% of students at Wells Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wells Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wells Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 95.2% of enrollment, in Riverside, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wells Middle?
Wells 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 Wells Middle rank among middle schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Wells 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 Alvord Unified?
Besides Wells Middle, Alvord Unified also operates Norte Vista High (1,804 students), Hillcrest High (1,780 students), and La Sierra High (1,514 students). See the Alvord Unified district page for the complete list.