Serving 569 students in grades 6-8, Rio Del Valle Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 569 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rio del Valle Middle serves students in the southeastern part of Oxnard, CA, covering an area of approximately 10 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rio Del Valle Middle School's student population of 569 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
569 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Year Founded
1961
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rio Del Valle Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rio Del Valle Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6637 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
91%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
3%
20%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
School Mascot
Knights
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rio Del Valle Middle School's ranking?
Rio Del Valle Middle School is ranked #6637 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rio Del Valle Middle School often compared to?
Rio Del Valle Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Vista Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rio Del Valle Middle School?
569 students attend Rio Del Valle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rio Del Valle Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rio Del Valle Middle School?
Rio Del Valle Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rio Del Valle Middle School offer ?
Rio Del Valle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rio Del Valle Middle School part of?
Rio Del Valle Middle School is part of Rio Elementary School District.
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