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Wells Middle School

10000 Wells Ave.
Riverside, CA 92505
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 776 students in grades 6-8, Wells Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Wells Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Wells Middle School's student population of 776 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
776 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Wells Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wells Middle School is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8696 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Wells Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
8%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wells Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wells Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
13%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Wells Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Wells Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Wells Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
95%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Wells Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Wells Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Wells Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Wells Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Wells Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.10
This chart displays the diversity score of Wells Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Wells Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wells Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wells Middle School's ranking?
Wells Middle School is ranked #8696 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Wells Middle School?
776 students attend Wells Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Wells Middle School students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wells Middle School?
Wells Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Wells Middle School offer ?
Wells Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wells Middle School part of?
Wells Middle School is part of Alvord Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Wells Middle School located?
Wells Middle School is located in the Arlanza neighborhood of Riverside, CA. There are 4 other public schools located in Arlanza.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 776 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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