Serving 894 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 894 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 92%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Rudolph Rivera Elementary School's student population of 894 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
894 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
Rudolph Rivera Elementary 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 Elementary School is 0.59, 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
#6567 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
61%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
8%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Rudolph Rivera Elementary School's ranking?
Rudolph Rivera Elementary School is ranked #6567 out of 9,523 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 Weaver Middle School, 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
894 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, 10% of students are Black, 8% of students are White, 6% 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 21:1.
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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