Is Rudolph Rivera Elementary a good school?

Rudolph Rivera Elementary ranks 4333 rd of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Rudolph Rivera Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 894 students attended Rudolph Rivera Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Rudolph Rivera Elementary?

Students at Rudolph Rivera Elementary are 61% Hispanic, 14% Asian, 10% African American, 8% White, 6% Two or more races.

Rudolph Rivera Elementary

Summary:

Rudolph Rivera Elementary is a public elementary school in Merced, California, serving 840 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Merced City Elementary School District, which is ranked 1195 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Rudolph Rivera Elementary consistently performs below the district and state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates 10-20 percentage points lower. The school's performance is particularly low for Asian and White student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of California elementary schools. Additionally, Rudolph Rivera has experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.6% in 2017-2018 to 33.9% in 2022-2023, much higher than the district and state averages. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 68.57% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, and a higher student-teacher ratio than the district average.

In comparison, nearby schools in the Merced City Elementary district, such as Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary and Allan Peterson Elementary, generally perform better than Rudolph Rivera Elementary in academic assessments and have lower chronic absenteeism rates. These schools also have a lower percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance. Addressing the challenges faced by Rudolph Rivera Elementary, including targeted interventions and support for underperforming subgroups, will be crucial for improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public K-6

945 Buena Vista Dr.
Merced, CA 95348-2302

(209) 385-6680

District: Merced City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
4333^rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,237

Student/teacher ratio: 26.2

Number of students: 894

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

61.1%

Asian:

14.4%

African American:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 81.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Rudolph Rivera Elementary ranks worse than 73.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 7^th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Merced City Elementary School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 25.32. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Rudolph Rivera Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Merced City Elementary School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (61.1%), Asian (14.4%), African American (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 81.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Rudolph Rivera Elementary is 26.2. 13 elementary schools in the Merced City Elementary School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Rudolph Rivera Elementary is $7,237. 11 elementary schools in the Merced City Elementary School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rudolph Rivera Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Rudolph Rivera Elementary 4333^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Rudolph Rivera Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Merced City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Merced City Elementary 1195^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Rudolph Rivera Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Rudolph Rivera Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2017	43.78	2877^th	5692	49.5%
2018	34.65	3496^th	5662	38.3%
2019	31.61	3812^th	5789	34.2%
2022	30.46	3837^th	5883	34.8%
2023	24.35	4425^th	5874	24.7%
2024	25.32	4333^rd	5862	26.1%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Rudolph Rivera Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	86.55	221^st	3275	93.3%
2022	32.11	2442^nd	3311	26.2%
2023	33.68	2262^nd	3250	30.4%
2024	61.85	655^th	3160	79.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Rudolph Rivera Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.28	1277^th	2420	47.2%
2024	30.24	1805^th	2634	31.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rudolph Rivera Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	42.67	2839^th	5084	44.2%
2019	36.96	3363^rd	5173	35.0%
2022	38.92	3101^st	5264	41.1%
2023	28.10	4068^th	5374	24.3%
2024	31.95	3778^th	5511	31.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Rudolph Rivera Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	34.93	3415^th	5413	36.9%
2019	30.25	3800^th	5492	30.8%
2022	33.35	3467^th	5635	38.5%
2023	25.40	4190^th	5617	25.4%
2024	28.76	3897^th	5605	30.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Rudolph Rivera Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	24.20	2112^th	2585	18.3%
2022	23.03	1862^nd	2227	16.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Rudolph Rivera Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	34.39	3382^nd	5431	37.7%
2019	33.61	3492^nd	5510	36.6%
2022	29.22	3851^st	5663	32.0%
2023	24.27	4327^th	5650	23.4%
2024	22.46	4490^th	5636	20.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Rudolph Rivera Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	15.08	949^th	1071	11.4%
2019	4.95	1084^th	1149	5.7%
2022	6.83	1064^th	1154	7.8%
2023	4.10	1123^rd	1190	5.6%
2024	5.16	1124^th	1203	6.6%

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Rank History for African American students at Rudolph Rivera Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	21.58	642^nd	747	14.1%
2023	39.04	377^th	662	43.1%
2024	38.14	339^th	593	42.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Rudolph Rivera Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	43.45	2647^th	4830	45.2%
2019	42.36	2801^st	4963	43.6%
2022	43.43	2634^th	5084	48.2%
2023	36.73	3164^th	5098	37.9%
2024	35.98	3267^th	5102	36.0%

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Rank History for White students at Rudolph Rivera Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	15.32	2443^rd	2737	10.7%
2019	20.53	2371^st	2834	16.3%
2022	10.81	2505^th	2726	8.1%
2023	4.33	2603^rd	2662	2.2%
2024	4.30	2585^th	2647	2.3%

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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.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Rudolph Rivera Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2016	119	51	89	332	2	3	25	0	621
2017	124	45	109	363	4	2	20	0	667
2018	119	54	111	366	4	3	21	0	678
2019	115	48	124	409	3	6	25	0	730
2020	116	58	117	449	7	5	29	0	781
2021	100	44	135	471	5	4	34	0	793
2022	101	54	121	507	8	7	52	0	850
2023	88	69	116	509	7	4	46	1	840
2024	71	93	129	546	4	0	51	0	894

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

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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 Rudolph Rivera Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	621	26.0	23.8	80.2
2017	667	25.2	26.4	75.3
2018	678	26.0	26.0	77.9
2019	730	28.0	26.0	72.1
2020	781	n/a	n/a	73.6
2021	793	30.9	25.6	62.5
2022	850	31.2	27.1	63.4
2023	840	31.9	26.2	68.6
2024	894	34.0	26.2	81.5

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 Rudolph Rivera Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2016	621	26.0	23.8	80.2
2017	667	25.2	26.4	75.3
2018	678	26.0	26.0	77.9
2019	730	28.0	26.0	72.1
2020	781	n/a	n/a	73.6
2021	793	30.9	25.6	62.5
2022	850	31.2	27.1	63.4
2023	840	31.9	26.2	68.6
2024	894	34.0	26.2	81.5

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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