Middle Schools in Center Joint Unified

The Center Joint Unified school district contains one middle school, Wilson C. Riles Middle, which serves students in grades 7 and 8.

This school consistently earns a 2-star rating, performing below the state average but close to the district average in core subjects. Its performance in mathematics, particularly for 8th graders, shows the smallest gap compared to the state, while English Language Arts presents a larger challenge. The school serves a population with significant economic need, with over half of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

A critical area of concern is chronic absenteeism, with over a quarter of students missing significant school, a rate notably higher than both the district and state averages. This likely impacts overall academic achievement. While the school's academic ranking has slightly declined in recent years, its performance relative to the district remains stable, suggesting it is representative of the district's middle school outcomes rather than an outlier.