- Enrollment
- 839
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Oxnard, CA
Rio Vista Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rio Vista Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063276011957
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rio Vista Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #7 of 8
- middle schools in Oxnard · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.9:1
- students per teacher
- 52.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Rio Vista Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Vista Middle ranks #7 of 8 middle schools in Oxnard, CA.
School address
District: Rio Elementary · California
NCES ID 063276011957 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Rio Vista Middle held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 063276011957 · Oxnard, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
637 enr · 19.9:1 · 52.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Del Sol (839 students)
Rio Vista Middle held near 671 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.1 → 31.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rio Vista 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
- This school
Rio Vista Middle
637 students
- Rio Del Valle
Rio Del Valle Middle
569 students
- Rio Rosales
Rio Rosales
557 students
- Rio Del Mar
Rio Del Mar
499 students
What this shows Rio Vista Middle reports 637 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rio Vista Middle compares
Rio Vista 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 | 19.9:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 52.7% | ▼ 5% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 637 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.9:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
637
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
52.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 34% in California - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
30.3%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 637 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.3%
White 5.2%
Asian 4.2%
African American 2.4%
Two or More 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.0, Rio Vista 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 Vista 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Del Valle Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rio Rosales | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rio Del Mar | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rio Vista 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
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- 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
Fremont Academy of Environmental Science & Innovative Design
Standard public school
617 students 14.7:1 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 (~637 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rio Vista Middle
How many students attend Rio Vista Middle?
Rio Vista Middle has 637 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Oxnard, CA. CCD year-over-year: 698 (2022-23) → 671 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rio Vista Middle is 19.9:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 27% 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 Vista Middle?
52.7% of students at Rio Vista Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rio Vista Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rio Vista Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 86.3% of enrollment, in Oxnard, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rio Vista Middle?
Rio Vista Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Vista Middle rank among middle schools in Oxnard?
By Resource Investment Index, Rio Vista Middle ranks #7 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 Vista Middle, Rio Elementary also operates Rio Del Sol (839 students), Rio Real Elementary (794 students), and Rio Del Valle Middle (569 students). See the Rio Elementary district page for the complete list.