- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oxnard, CA
Rio Del Valle Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rio Del Valle Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063276005089
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 20
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Del Valle Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 8
- middle schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.2:1
- small classes for California
- 61.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Del Valle Middle has class sizes smaller than 83% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Del Valle Middle ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
District: Rio Elementary · California
NCES ID 063276005089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Rio Del Valle Middle held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 063276005089 · Oxnard, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
569 enr · 17.2:1 · 61.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Del Sol (839 students)
Rio Del Valle Middle held near 612 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.8 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rio Del Valle Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Del Sol
Rio Del Sol
839 students
- Rio Real Eleme
Rio Real Elementary
794 students
- Rio Vista Midd
Rio Vista Middle
637 students
- This school
Rio Del Valle Middle
569 students
- Rio Rosales
Rio Rosales
557 students
- Rio Del Mar
Rio Del Mar
499 students
What this shows Rio Del Valle Middle reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Del Valle Middle compares
Rio Del Valle Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 61.6% | ▲ 11% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
61.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 17% in California - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,284
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.4 FTE
Per 406 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 11 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.2%
Asian 4.4%
White 2.5%
Two or More 1.1%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.6, Rio Del Valle Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rio Elementary reports $18,284 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rio Del Valle Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Del Sol | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Real Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Vista Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Rosales | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Del Mar | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Del Valle Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 794
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 637
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 499
- Students per teacher
- 31.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar middle schools in Oxnard
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Charles Blackstock Junior High
Standard public school
1,239 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
R.J. Frank Academy of Marine Science & Engineering
Standard public school
1,027 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
E. O. Green Junior High
Standard public school
949 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Ocean View Junior High
Standard public school
700 students 18.9:1 students per teacher
Dr. Manuel M. Lopez Academy of Arts & Sciences
Standard public school
696 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Rio Vista Middle
Standard public school
637 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Del Valle Middle
How many students attend Rio Del Valle Middle?
Rio Del Valle Middle has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oxnard, CA. CCD year-over-year: 633 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Del Valle Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Del Valle Middle is 17.2:1, which is 20% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rio Del Valle Middle?
61.6% of students at Rio Del Valle Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Del Valle Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rio Del Valle Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 91.2% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Del Valle Middle?
Rio Del Valle Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rio Del Valle Middle rank among middle schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Del Valle Middle ranks #4 of 8 middle schools in Oxnard, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Oxnard on the city page.
What other schools are in Rio Elementary?
Besides Rio Del Valle Middle, Rio Elementary also operates Rio Del Sol (839 students), Rio Real Elementary (794 students), and Rio Vista Middle (637 students). See the Rio Elementary district page for the complete list.