At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
768
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
96%+30.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.6:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level
Overview
Wells Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Riverside, California. The school enrolls 768 students. It is part of the Alvord 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
22.6:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
96% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictAlvord Unified
County6065
CityRiverside
ZIP92503
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060243000141
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment768
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino93.1%
Black / African American1.2%
Asian1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Two or More Races0.4%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.1%
Hispanic
93.1%
Black
1.2%
Asian
1.5%
Two+
0.4%
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.