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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.
University Heights Middle School
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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