Enrollment
544
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Pico Rivera, CA
Rivera Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rivera Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061218001382
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rivera Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #3 of 3
- middle schools in Pico Rivera · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.9:1
- students per teacher
- 68.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rivera Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rivera Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Pico Rivera, CA.
School address
District: El Rancho Unified · California
NCES ID 061218001382 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.9:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.6%
vs 55.5% California avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Rivera Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Rivera Middle
Rivera Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Pico Rivera, California, enrolling 544 students.
At 20.9:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 544 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 2,163 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #368.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (98% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 4/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 272 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Pico Rivera's middle schools, it stands alongside Steam Academy @ Burke (534 students): Rivera Middle is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (20.9:1 vs 22.3:1).
El Rancho Unified also operates El Rancho High (1,995 students) and Steam Academy @ Burke (534 students) alongside Rivera Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Rivera Middle compares
Rivera Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.9:1 | ▼ 3% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.6% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 39% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.9:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% 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
20.9:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 42% in California - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
37.7%
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
$16,802
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 98.0%
White 1.1%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.2%
Two or More 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Rivera Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for El Rancho Unified, which includes Rivera Middle.
$16,802
Per student
+2%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.2%
State 61.8%
Federal 14.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Rivera Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| El Rancho High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Steam Academy @ Burke | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Park Academy of the Arts | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rivera Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Valencia Academy of the Arts | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rivera Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,995
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 512
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 473
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 398
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
Similar middle schools in Pico Rivera
2 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~544 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Rivera Middle
How many students attend Rivera Middle?
Rivera Middle has 544 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Pico Rivera, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rivera Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rivera Middle is 20.9:1, which is 3% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 33% 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 Rivera Middle?
68.6% of students at Rivera Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rivera Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rivera Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 98.0% of enrollment, in Pico Rivera, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rivera Middle?
Rivera Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rivera Middle rank among middle schools in Pico Rivera?
By Resource Investment Index, Rivera Middle ranks #3 of 3 middle schools in Pico Rivera, 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 Pico Rivera on the city page.
Is Rivera Middle a good school?
Rivera Middle earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in El Rancho Unified?
Besides Rivera Middle, El Rancho Unified also operates El Rancho High (1,995 students), Steam Academy @ Burke (534 students), and North Park Academy of the Arts (512 students). See the El Rancho Unified district page for the complete list.
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