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Rudolph Rivera Elementary

Merced City Elementary · Merced County · 945 Buena Vista Drive, Merced, CA 95348-2302

(209) 385-6680 · www.mcsd.k12.ca.us

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3/10
#4415
Rank 4415 out of 5,722
Top 77%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3635 · 36th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4907 · 14th percentile
Science2/10 · #4679 · 16th percentile

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School Overview

Rudolph Rivera Elementary sits in Merced, a Central Valley city that's growing fast thanks in part to UC Merced's expanding presence nearby. The school serves a community where many families are working hard to build stability, and while test scores reflect some real academic challenges — particularly in math and science — there's a dedicated local population invested in the school's future. Families who are engaged and looking to get involved in a school where their participation can genuinely make a difference may find Rivera a worthwhile choice.

Student Demographics

472 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
309 (65%)
Asian
59 (13%)
African American
38 (8%)
White
34 (7%)
Multiple Races
14 (3%)
Filipino
9 (2%)
Other
9 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners55 (12%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged386 (82%)
Students with Disabilities55 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

917
Enrollment
37.2
Teachers (FTE)
24.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21.3
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs5/10 · #3489 · 42nd percentile

69 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found