For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 4,305 students in 92553, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92553, CA are Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem, Butterfield Language Academy and Badger Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 92553 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92553, CA have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92553, CA Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23750 Alessandro Blvd., Ste. G
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 384-2015
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 384-2015
Gr: K-8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Butterfield Language Academy
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
13400 Kitching St.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4540
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4540
Gr: K-8 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Badger Springs Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
24750 Delphinium Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4200
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4200
Gr: 6-8 | 1,058 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Alessandro
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23311 Dracaea Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4510
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4510
Gr: K-12 | 46 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Sunnymead Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
23996 Eucalyptus Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4280
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-4280
Gr: 6-8 | 1,185 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Bayside Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
24501 Cactus Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-7890
Moreno Valley, CA 92553
(951) 571-7890
Gr: 7-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 92553, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 92553, CA include Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem, Butterfield Language Academy and Badger Springs Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 92553?
7 public middle schools are located in 92553.
What is the racial composition of students in 92553?
92553 public middle schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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