Rivera Middle School serves 673 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 673 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Math Proficiency: 22%
- Reading Proficiency: 32%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rivera Middle School's student population of 673 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
673 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Rivera Middle School is 0.04, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)22%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)32%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
98%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
1%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Rivera Middle School?
673 students attend Rivera Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Rivera Middle School students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rivera Middle School?
Rivera Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Rivera Middle School offer ?
Rivera Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Rivera Middle School part of?
Rivera Middle School is part of El Rancho Unified School District.
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