For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 10,272 students in Moreno Valley, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Moreno Valley, CA are Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem, Vista Heights Middle School and Vista Verde Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Moreno Valley, CA public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in Moreno Valley have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Moreno Valley, CA (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.
Vista Heights Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23049 Old Lake Dr.
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
(951) 571-4300
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
(951) 571-4300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,419 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Vista Verde Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25777 Krameria St.
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
(951) 490-4690
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
(951) 490-4690
Gr: 6-8 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Palm Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11900 Slawson Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
(951) 571-4260
Moreno Valley, CA 92557
(951) 571-4260
Gr: 6-8 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13130 Morrison St.
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
(951) 571-4240
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
(951) 571-4240
Gr: 6-8 | 1,114 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #77.
March Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15800 Indian Ave.
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
(951) 490-0430
Moreno Valley, CA 92551
(951) 490-0430
Gr: 6-8 | 686 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Landmark Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15261 Legendary Dr.
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
(951) 571-4220
Moreno Valley, CA 92555
(951) 571-4220
Gr: 6-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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 Moreno Valley, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Moreno Valley, CA include Garvey/allen Visual & Performing Arts Academy For Stem, Vista Heights Middle School and Vista Verde Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Moreno Valley?
13 public middle schools are located in Moreno Valley.
What is the racial composition of students in Moreno Valley?
Moreno Valley public middle schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Moreno Valley are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Moreno Valley include: Landmark Middle School vs. Mountain View Middle School, March Middle School vs. Badger Springs Middle School, March Middle School vs. Vista Verde Middle School
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