At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
1,014
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
95%+29.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Tomas Rivera Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Perris, California. The school enrolls 1,014 students. It is part of the Val Verde Unified district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
95% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictVal Verde Unified
County6065
CityPerris
ZIP92570
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID069113502468
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,014
White2.8%
Hispanic / Latino93.4%
Black / African American2.2%
Asian0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Two or More Races0.9%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
2.8%
Hispanic
93.4%
Black
2.2%
Asian
0.6%
Two+
0.9%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.