Tomas Rivera Middle

Summary:

Tomas Rivera Middle is a public middle school located in Perris, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 1,034 students. The school is part of the Val Verde Unified School District, which is ranked 1002 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Tomas Rivera Middle consistently performs below the district and state averages in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 21.84% of students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 38.86% for the district and 47.04% for the state. In Mathematics, the proficiency rate was just 10.72%, compared to 20.25% for the district and 35.54% for the state. The school has also experienced a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 9.2% in 2018-2019 to 79.6% in 2020-2021, although the rate has since decreased to 26.8% in 2022-2023. Tomas Rivera Middle's student subgroups, such as Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Low Socioeconomic Status students, consistently perform below their peers at the state level.

When comparing Tomas Rivera Middle to other nearby schools in the Val Verde Unified School District, such as Lakeside Middle and Vista Verde Middle, the academic performance gap is evident. These schools consistently outperform Tomas Rivera Middle in both ELA and Mathematics proficiency rates. Tomas Rivera Middle has been ranked in the bottom quarter of California middle schools for the past several years, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger, suggesting that the school has struggled to improve student outcomes over an extended period. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and economic disadvantage among the student population may be contributing factors to the school's low academic performance, and targeted interventions and support programs could be crucial in improving student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 21675 Martin St.
       Perris, CA  92570-7314


(951) 940-8570

District: Val Verde Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2451st of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,198 Help


Students who attend Tomas Rivera Middle usually attend:

High:    Citrus Hill High

Feeder schools for Tomas Rivera Middle:

Elementary:    Columbia Elementary
    Manuel L. Real Elementary
    Mead Valley Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  23.9 Help
Number of students:  1,034

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.4%
White:
2.8%
African American:
2.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.3% Help


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Compare Details Tomas Rivera Middle ranks worse than 88.3% of middle schools in California. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Val Verde Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 15.56. (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 (93.4%), White (2.8%), African American (2.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Val Verde Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Tomas Rivera Middle is 23.9. 3 middle schools in the Val Verde Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Tomas Rivera Middle is $6,198. 2 middle schools in the Val Verde Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Tomas Rivera Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Tomas Rivera Middle 2451st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Tomas Rivera Middle in the ranking list.)

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Val Verde Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Val Verde Unified 1002nd of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Tomas Rivera Middle

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Rank History for all students at Tomas Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 16.07 1544th 1769 12.7%
2005 17.71 1509th 1777 15.1%
2006 22.62 1423rd 1804 21.1%
2007 32.87 1319th 1999 34.0%
2008 44.85 1042nd 2005 48.0%
2009 44.92 1086th 2063 47.4%
2010 55.35 899th 2179 58.7%
2011 54.24 984th 2236 56.0%
2012 56.19 909th 2259 59.8%
2013 53.13 1075th 2379 54.8%
2015 32.87 1537th 2477 37.9%
2016 36.45 1447th 2497 42.1%
2017 26.98 1764th 2508 29.7%
2018 22.07 1917th 2480 22.7%
2019 22.67 2071st 2715 23.7%
2022 17.89 2314th 2740 15.5%
2023 17.71 2394th 2802 14.6%
2024 15.56 2451st 2777 11.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Tomas Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 25.36 1243rd 1364 8.9%
2019 23.64 1419th 1442 1.6%
2022 29.79 1261st 1540 18.1%
2023 32.46 1103rd 1529 27.9%
2024 30.06 1220th 1477 17.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Tomas Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.08 1492nd 1538 3.0%
2024 22.55 1370th 1550 11.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Tomas Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.85 1595th 2230 28.5%
2019 32.26 1585th 2369 33.1%
2022 21.74 2036th 2458 17.2%
2023 21.77 2104th 2549 17.5%
2024 18.62 2231st 2575 13.4%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Tomas Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.48 300th 321 6.5%
2024 45.46 179th 394 54.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Tomas Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.25 1697th 2262 25.0%
2019 25.44 1777th 2380 25.3%
2022 19.41 2096th 2509 16.5%
2023 16.83 2237th 2547 12.2%
2024 12.14 2396th 2546 5.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Tomas Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.16 879th 1369 35.8%
2019 33.23 927th 1491 37.8%
2022 19.59 1456th 1531 4.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Tomas Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.86 1875th 2273 17.5%
2019 19.62 2000th 2407 16.9%
2022 17.39 2185th 2527 13.5%
2023 19.38 2131st 2558 16.7%
2024 19.37 2109th 2547 17.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Tomas Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.88 486th 600 19.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Tomas Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.65 1479th 2072 28.6%
2019 28.76 1581st 2213 28.6%
2022 23.89 1860th 2359 21.2%
2023 22.28 1937th 2391 19.0%
2024 19.83 2020th 2383 15.2%
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Rank History for White students at Tomas Rivera Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.75 1092nd 1496 27.0%
2019 56.42 683rd 1602 57.4%
2024 21.06 1230th 1535 19.9%
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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 Tomas Rivera Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1994 263 253 27 331 2 n/a n/a 0 876
1995 213 182 27 357 2 n/a n/a 0 781
1996 213 182 27 357 2 n/a n/a 0 781
1997 219 147 14 443 2 n/a n/a 0 825
1998 192 183 16 477 1 n/a n/a 0 869
1999 194 181 13 555 2 n/a n/a 0 945
2000 204 203 16 668 4 n/a n/a 0 1095
2001 187 211 16 789 5 n/a n/a 0 1208
2002 187 184 14 982 10 n/a n/a 0 1377
2003 187 184 14 982 10 n/a n/a 0 1377
2004 143 125 13 729 7 n/a n/a 5 1022
2005 94 117 284 590 1 n/a n/a 3 1089
2006 113 102 17 914 1 n/a n/a 13 1160
2007 119 97 13 973 0 n/a n/a 15 1217
2008 111 99 9 992 n/a n/a n/a 0 1211
2009 89 105 8 942 0 2 12 0 1158
2010 74 69 12 939 1 3 6 0 1104
2011 56 50 8 926 1 3 8 0 1052
2012 47 41 9 898 2 0 6 0 1003
2013 43 32 9 896 2 1 9 0 992
2014 41 39 7 895 2 0 12 0 996
2015 42 42 5 921 2 1 12 0 1025
2016 27 36 10 913 0 1 10 0 997
2017 30 34 13 951 0 1 10 0 1039
2018 40 37 9 994 2 1 12 0 1095
2019 40 33 3 1016 1 1 12 0 1106
2020 35 29 6 1030 1 0 6 0 1107
2021 36 32 7 976 1 0 5 0 1057
2022 34 26 6 952 0 0 6 0 1024
2023 29 23 6 966 1 0 9 0 1034

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 Tomas Rivera Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 876 37.2 23.5 58.6
1995 781 32.0 24.4 74.1
1996 781 32.0 24.4 74.1
1997 825 37.0 22.3 69.3
1998 869 40.0 21.7 73.9
1999 945 42.0 22.5 69.4
2000 1095 48.3 22.7 70.6
2001 1208 53.8 22.5 66.2
2002 1377 60.4 22.8 70.4
2003 1377 60.4 22.8 70.4
2004 1022 42.6 24.0 76.8
2005 1089 46.6 23.4 74.2
2006 1160 52.4 22.1 74.9
2007 1217 52.2 23.3 75.7
2008 1211 64.2 18.9 75.7
2009 1158 54.4 18.6 74.4
2010 1104 42.0 26.2 89.9
2011 1052 n/a n/a 90.7
2012 1003 40.2 24.9 n/a
2013 992 39.0 25.4 92.4
2014 996 38.0 26.2 90.1
2015 1025 38.0 26.9 87.9
2016 997 40.0 24.9 91.2
2017 1039 40.0 25.9 91.9
2018 1095 43.0 25.4 90.9
2019 1106 44.0 25.1 95.2
2020 1107 n/a n/a 95.5
2021 1057 45.0 23.4 97.6
2022 1024 44.0 23.2 90.5
2023 1034 43.2 23.9 95.3

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 Tomas Rivera Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1994 876 37.2 23.5 58.6
1995 781 32.0 24.4 74.1
1996 781 32.0 24.4 74.1
1997 825 37.0 22.3 69.3
1998 869 40.0 21.7 73.9
1999 945 42.0 22.5 69.4
2000 1095 48.3 22.7 70.6
2001 1208 53.8 22.5 66.2
2002 1377 60.4 22.8 70.4
2003 1377 60.4 22.8 70.4
2004 1022 42.6 24.0 76.8
2005 1089 46.6 23.4 74.2
2006 1160 52.4 22.1 74.9
2007 1217 52.2 23.3 75.7
2008 1211 64.2 18.9 75.7
2009 1158 54.4 18.6 74.4
2010 1104 42.0 26.2 89.9
2011 1052 n/a n/a 90.7
2012 1003 40.2 24.9 n/a
2013 992 39.0 25.4 92.4
2014 996 38.0 26.2 90.1
2015 1025 38.0 26.9 87.9
2016 997 40.0 24.9 91.2
2017 1039 40.0 25.9 91.9
2018 1095 43.0 25.4 90.9
2019 1106 44.0 25.1 95.2
2020 1107 n/a n/a 95.5
2021 1057 45.0 23.4 97.6
2022 1024 44.0 23.2 90.5
2023 1034 43.2 23.9 95.3

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 Tomas Rivera Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,198

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Tomas Rivera Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2071st of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2394th of 2802 Middle schools
 9.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tomas Rivera Middle)34.527.5
 7.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Val Verde Unified)38.435.1
 3.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tomas Rivera Middle)2411.5
 12.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Val Verde Unified)23.915.6
 8.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tomas Rivera Middle)30.225.1
 5.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Val Verde Unified)37.533.2
 4.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tomas Rivera Middle)16.69.6
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Val Verde Unified)20.313.3
 7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tomas Rivera Middle)35.427.9
 7.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Val Verde Unified)38.432.6
 5.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tomas Rivera Middle)16.64.8
 11.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Val Verde Unified)20.19.4
 10.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Tomas Rivera Middle)15.212.4
 2.8%
   8th Grade Science (Val Verde Unified)17.916.2
 1.7%
   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 Students11061034
 6.5%
African American3323
 30.3%
American Indian11
Asian36
 100%
Hispanic1016966
 4.9%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White4029
 27.5%
Two or More Races129
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients95.2%95.3%
 0.1%


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Students who attend Tomas Rivera Middle usually go on to attend Citrus Hill High

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,034 students attended Tomas Rivera Middle.

Students at Tomas Rivera Middle are 93% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% African American.

Tomas Rivera Middle ranks in the bottom 11.7% of California middle schools.


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