Rivera Middle

Summary:

Rivera Middle is a public middle school located in Pico Rivera, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 586 students. The school faces significant challenges, with concerning trends in academic performance, student engagement, and support for vulnerable populations.

Rivera Middle has seen a sharp increase in chronic absenteeism rates, rising from 5.7% in 2018-2019 to 31.5% in 2021-2022, which is notably higher than the state and district averages. The school also consistently underperforms compared to the state and El Rancho Unified district averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics, as well as in CAST Science assessments. For example, in 2023-2024, only 30.28% of Rivera Middle students were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to 38.77% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, only 21.55% of Rivera Middle students were proficient or better, compared to 26.45% for the district and 35.54% for the state.

Rivera Middle's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups. In 2023-2024, only 1.75% of students were proficient or better in the CSA Spanish/Reading/Language Arts assessment, compared to 5.64% for the El Rancho Unified district and 8.77% for the state. The school also struggles with its English Language Learner and Disabled student populations, ranking in the bottom quartile of California middle schools for these subgroups. When compared to nearby middle schools in the same district, such as North Park Academy of the Arts and STEAM Academy @ Burke, Rivera Middle is clearly underperforming. The performance gap widens further when compared to middle schools in other districts, such as Doty (Wendy Lopour) Middle in Downey Unified or Katherine Edwards Mid School STEAM & Dual Immersion Academy in Whittier City Elementary, which significantly outperform Rivera Middle across multiple metrics.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 7200 Citronell Ave.
       Pico Rivera, CA  90660-4020


(562) 801-7580

District: El Rancho Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1902nd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $3,524 Help


Students who attend Rivera Middle usually attend:

High:    El Rancho High

Feeder schools for Rivera Middle:

Elementary:    Rio Vista Elementary
    Rivera Elementary
    Valencia Academy of the Arts

Student/teacher ratio:  22.3 Help
Number of students:  544

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
96.9%
White:
1.7%
Asian:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.8% Help


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Compare Details Rivera Middle ranks worse than 68.5% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the El Rancho Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 27.91. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (96.9%), White (1.7%), Asian (0.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rivera Middle is 22.3. 1 middle schools in the El Rancho Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rivera Middle is $3,524, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the El Rancho Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rivera Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Rivera Middle 1902nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Rivera Middle in the ranking list.)

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El Rancho Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks El Rancho Unified 944th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Rivera Middle

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Rank History for all students at Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.32 1233rd 1769 30.3%
2005 31.38 1194th 1777 32.8%
2006 33.02 1186th 1804 34.3%
2007 35.65 1238th 1999 38.1%
2008 42.00 1110th 2005 44.6%
2009 45.53 1069th 2063 48.2%
2010 51.51 1003rd 2179 54.0%
2011 59.14 850th 2236 62.0%
2012 62.64 751st 2259 66.8%
2013 57.44 950th 2379 60.1%
2015 35.72 1453rd 2477 41.3%
2016 31.90 1586th 2497 36.5%
2017 25.43 1830th 2508 27.0%
2018 23.20 1880th 2480 24.2%
2019 23.90 2024th 2715 25.5%
2022 24.62 2011th 2740 26.6%
2023 27.86 1915th 2802 31.7%
2024 27.91 1902nd 2777 31.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.38 879th 1364 35.6%
2019 28.51 1196th 1442 17.1%
2022 27.90 1336th 1540 13.2%
2023 24.49 1502nd 1529 1.8%
2024 36.44 878th 1477 40.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.08 595th 1538 61.3%
2024 40.33 768th 1550 50.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.60 1536th 2230 31.1%
2019 30.80 1655th 2369 30.1%
2022 30.01 1697th 2458 31.0%
2023 34.16 1591st 2549 37.6%
2024 33.60 1622nd 2575 37.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.99 1613th 2262 28.7%
2019 25.97 1762nd 2380 26.0%
2022 24.79 1844th 2509 26.5%
2023 29.42 1680th 2547 34.0%
2024 29.67 1680th 2546 34.0%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.20 1324th 1369 3.3%
2019 28.65 1063rd 1491 28.7%
2022 25.51 1243rd 1531 18.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 19.54 155th 191 18.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.00 1872nd 2273 17.6%
2019 21.35 1927th 2407 19.9%
2022 25.60 1819th 2527 28.0%
2023 26.35 1821st 2558 28.8%
2024 25.66 1839th 2547 27.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.83 1422nd 2072 31.4%
2019 33.07 1446th 2213 34.7%
2022 33.78 1498th 2359 36.5%
2023 38.36 1327th 2391 44.5%
2024 37.96 1366th 2383 42.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Rivera Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 42 1 3 715 4 n/a n/a 0 765
1989 55 1 6 739 0 n/a n/a 0 801
1990 45 0 5 720 0 n/a n/a 0 770
1991 36 2 3 686 0 n/a n/a 0 727
1992 37 2 6 696 1 n/a n/a 0 742
1993 35 2 3 742 3 n/a n/a 0 785
1994 27 0 7 721 2 n/a n/a 0 757
1995 27 4 3 738 2 n/a n/a 0 774
1996 27 4 3 738 2 n/a n/a 0 774
1997 26 4 4 743 1 n/a n/a 0 778
1998 24 8 5 787 2 n/a n/a 0 826
1999 26 7 4 781 1 n/a n/a 0 819
2000 24 9 3 821 3 n/a n/a 0 860
2001 21 2 4 878 1 n/a n/a 2 908
2002 17 7 8 1070 2 n/a n/a 0 1104
2003 17 7 8 1070 2 n/a n/a 0 1104
2004 15 4 9 1069 2 n/a n/a 0 1099
2005 21 4 6 1005 1 n/a n/a 0 1037
2006 18 4 6 976 1 n/a n/a 0 1005
2007 19 6 4 999 0 n/a n/a 4 1032
2008 19 4 6 1007 1 n/a n/a 0 1037
2009 13 5 5 1026 3 0 4 0 1056
2010 7 3 4 914 3 0 2 0 933
2011 8 3 1 894 2 0 3 0 911
2012 10 3 1 805 1 0 0 0 820
2013 6 2 5 804 1 0 0 0 818
2014 4 0 4 787 0 0 0 0 795
2015 6 1 6 765 1 0 0 0 779
2016 9 3 2 758 1 0 0 0 773
2017 7 6 2 754 1 0 1 0 771
2018 6 5 2 741 0 0 2 0 756
2019 5 3 1 722 0 0 3 0 734
2020 5 1 1 679 0 0 5 0 691
2021 6 4 1 660 0 0 2 0 673
2022 7 3 1 603 0 0 2 0 616
2023 9 3 1 571 0 0 2 0 586
2024 9 2 4 527 0 0 2 0 544

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Rivera Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 765 31.9 23.9 n/a
1989 801 32.8 24.4 n/a
1990 770 34.3 22.4 n/a
1991 727 33.0 22.0 n/a
1992 742 33.5 22.1 54.7
1993 785 31.7 24.8 55.9
1994 757 32.0 23.7 60.2
1995 774 34.0 22.8 64.7
1996 774 34.0 22.8 64.7
1997 778 34.0 22.9 70.3
1998 826 34.4 24.0 69.9
1999 819 35.0 23.4 95
2000 860 39.0 22.1 91
2001 908 41.6 21.8 75.2
2002 1104 48.0 23.0 60.3
2003 1104 48.0 23.0 60.3
2004 1099 46.7 23.5 66.8
2005 1037 46.0 22.5 64.9
2006 1005 44.0 22.8 64.5
2007 1032 42.0 24.6 57.3
2008 1037 45.0 23.0 63.5
2009 1056 42.0 22.6 63.6
2010 933 37.0 25.2 66.6
2011 911 n/a n/a 68.3
2012 820 33.0 24.8 n/a
2013 818 33.0 24.7 67.7
2014 795 31.0 25.6 80.1
2015 779 32.0 24.3 82.2
2016 773 32.0 24.1 76.6
2017 771 28.0 27.5 72
2018 756 28.8 26.2 72.9
2019 734 28.8 25.4 72.8
2020 691 n/a n/a 74.4
2021 673 27.8 24.1 73.6
2022 616 27.8 22.1 70.8
2023 586 26.3 22.2 85.5
2024 544 24.3 22.3 85.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Rivera Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 765 31.9 23.9 n/a
1989 801 32.8 24.4 n/a
1990 770 34.3 22.4 n/a
1991 727 33.0 22.0 n/a
1992 742 33.5 22.1 54.7
1993 785 31.7 24.8 55.9
1994 757 32.0 23.7 60.2
1995 774 34.0 22.8 64.7
1996 774 34.0 22.8 64.7
1997 778 34.0 22.9 70.3
1998 826 34.4 24.0 69.9
1999 819 35.0 23.4 95
2000 860 39.0 22.1 91
2001 908 41.6 21.8 75.2
2002 1104 48.0 23.0 60.3
2003 1104 48.0 23.0 60.3
2004 1099 46.7 23.5 66.8
2005 1037 46.0 22.5 64.9
2006 1005 44.0 22.8 64.5
2007 1032 42.0 24.6 57.3
2008 1037 45.0 23.0 63.5
2009 1056 42.0 22.6 63.6
2010 933 37.0 25.2 66.6
2011 911 n/a n/a 68.3
2012 820 33.0 24.8 n/a
2013 818 33.0 24.7 67.7
2014 795 31.0 25.6 80.1
2015 779 32.0 24.3 82.2
2016 773 32.0 24.1 76.6
2017 771 28.0 27.5 72
2018 756 28.8 26.2 72.9
2019 734 28.8 25.4 72.8
2020 691 n/a n/a 74.4
2021 673 27.8 24.1 73.6
2022 616 27.8 22.1 70.8
2023 586 26.3 22.2 85.5
2024 544 24.3 22.3 85.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Rivera Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $3,524

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Rivera Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2024th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 1915th of 2802 Middle schools
 6.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rivera Middle)31.331.6
 0.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Rancho Unified)40.328.4
 11.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Rivera Middle)2018.4
 1.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (El Rancho Unified)26.117
 9.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rivera Middle)30.324.5
 5.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Rancho Unified)41.837.8
 4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Rivera Middle)21.518.1
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (El Rancho Unified)26.524.1
 2.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Rivera Middle)3432.4
 1.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (El Rancho Unified)40.736.3
 4.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Rivera Middle)23.422.1
 1.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (El Rancho Unified)25.623.6
 2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Rivera Middle)17.117.1
 0.1%
   8th Grade Science (El Rancho Unified)20.420
 0.4%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students734586
 20.2%
African American33
American Indian00
Asian11
Hispanic722571
 20.9%
Pacific Islander00
White59
 80%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.8%85.5%
 12.7%


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Students at Rivera Middle are 97% Hispanic, 2% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 544 students attended Rivera Middle.

Rivera Middle ranks 1902nd of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Rivera Middle usually go on to attend El Rancho High


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