Serving 608 students in grades 7-8, Rudolph Rivera 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 16% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Rudolph Rivera Middle serves the southwest part of Merced, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 9.1 square miles. The school is usually a 5-10 minute drive for families within the zone, which extends up to 5.6 miles from its furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rudolph Rivera Middle School's student population of 608 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
608 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Rudolph Rivera 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 Rudolph Rivera Middle School is 0.58, 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
#6576 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
29:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
18%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
61%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rudolph Rivera Middle School's ranking?
Rudolph Rivera Middle School is ranked #6576 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rudolph Rivera Middle School often compared to?
Rudolph Rivera Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tenaya Middle School, Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School, Herbert Hoover Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rudolph Rivera Middle School?
608 students attend Rudolph Rivera Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Rudolph Rivera Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Rudolph Rivera Middle School?
Rudolph Rivera Middle School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Rudolph Rivera Middle School offer ?
Rudolph Rivera Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Rudolph Rivera Middle School part of?
Rudolph Rivera Middle School is part of Merced City Elementary School District.
School Reviews
4 10/10/2025
The teachers are kind and want to be involved they enjoy being a part of the students'' lives and make positive impacts on their students''. The campus is clean. A bad alternative is the number of fights that the students have amongst themselves. Although, many of the fights are either an act or stuck up students purposely looking for problems and drama. As a former student, graduated 8th-grade last year, I have witnessed many students start drama and fake fights for attention. All the students involved in the fights have received fair punishments.
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