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Rudolph Rivera Elementary School

945 Buena Vista Dr.
Merced, CA 95348
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Tel: (209) 385-6680
www.mcsd.k12.ca.us
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Rudolph Rivera Elementary School serves 793 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (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 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 793 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 29%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Rudolph Rivera Elementary School's student population of 793 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
793 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Rudolph Rivera Elementary School is 0.61, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
29%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
42%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Rudolph Rivera Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
17%
12%
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Hispanic
59%
56%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
13%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.61
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Merced City Elementary School District
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?

29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Rudolph Rivera Elementary School?

793 students attend Rudolph Rivera Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

59% of Rudolph Rivera Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Rudolph Rivera Elementary School?

Rudolph Rivera Elementary School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Rudolph Rivera Elementary School offer ?

Rudolph Rivera Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Rudolph Rivera Elementary School part of?

Rudolph Rivera Elementary School is part of Merced City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 793 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 29%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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