Serving 780 students in grades 7-8, Rincon Valley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 780 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rincon Valley Middle School's student population of 780 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Rincon Valley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rincon Valley Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2898 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)37%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
28%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
53%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rincon Valley Middle School's ranking?
Rincon Valley Middle School is ranked #2898 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rincon Valley Middle School often compared to?
Rincon Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilliard Comstock Middle School, Spring Lake Charter, Herbert Slater Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rincon Valley Middle School?
780 students attend Rincon Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Rincon Valley Middle School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rincon Valley Middle School?
Rincon Valley Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rincon Valley Middle School offer ?
Rincon Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Rincon Valley Middle School part of?
Rincon Valley Middle School is part of Santa Rosa High School District.
School Reviews
5 1/17/2011
RVMS is amazing! There are so many different activities to be involved in and I'm so happy I went to this school! The teachers are great and I like how you get rewards for having good grades...which most of the kids at Rincon have.
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