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Middle SchoolsGrades 7-8

Rudolph Rivera Middle

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

(209) 385-6680

3/10
#928
Rank 928 out of 1,315
Top 70%
English Language Arts4/10 · #844 · 36th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1090 · 17th percentile
Science5/10 · #749 · 43rd percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Rudolph Rivera Middle serves seventh and eighth graders in Merced, a Central Valley city known for its agricultural roots and the nearby UC Merced campus, which brings a college-town energy to an otherwise working-class community. The school's math scores are an area to watch, and families who can supplement academics at home or through tutoring may find their kids better positioned to transition into high school. For families already rooted in the neighborhood, Rivera offers a familiar, community-connected environment where students can build relationships before heading into the more competitive landscape of Merced high schools.

Student Demographics

560 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
338 (60%)
Asian
94 (17%)
White
53 (9%)
African American
41 (7%)
Multiple Races
13 (2%)
Filipino
11 (2%)
Other
10 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners110 (20%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged491 (88%)
Students with Disabilities55 (10%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

608
Enrollment
23.7
Teachers (FTE)
25.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
27.5
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 · #779 · 43rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found