Serving 840 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rudolph Rivera Elementary 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 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 840 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Rudolph Rivera Elementary School's student population of 840 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
840 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Rudolph Rivera Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rudolph Rivera Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#6212 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
61%
55%
Black
8%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rudolph Rivera Elementary School's ranking?
Rudolph Rivera Elementary School is ranked #6212 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Rudolph Rivera Elementary School often compared to?
Rudolph Rivera Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Luther Burbank Elementary School, Ada Givens Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Rudolph Rivera Elementary School?
840 students attend Rudolph Rivera Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Rudolph Rivera Elementary School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% 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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