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CALIFORNIA SCHOOLS TO WATCH

California Schools to Watch is a statewide program implemented by the California League of Middle Schools, California Department of Education, California Middle Grades Alliance, National Forum, and the California Schools to Watch model schools.

Redesignated: 2025
Designated 2022
Riverside Unified School District
Riverside County
Kathryn Grimble, Principal
1155 Massachusetts Ave., Riverside, CA 92507
951-788-7388
School Characteristics
Enrollment: 797. Grade Levels: 7-8.
Replicable Practices
Mentoring Groups: Monthly SEL lessons and graduation celebration
Student Engagement: Wellness center, counselor presentations, tutoring
Family/Community Engagement: Digital Literacy, PIQE, parenting, pantry
Career and Technical Education: Year-long entrepreneurship elective
Equity Focus: Staff training, student voice, culturally responsive curriculum, and texts
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