- Enrollment
- 917
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Merced, CA
Rudolph Rivera Middle
Federal NCES profile for Rudolph Rivera Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 062460003695
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rudolph Rivera Middle earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #3 of 5
- middle schools in Merced · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.6:1
- large classes for California
- 74.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Rudolph Rivera Middle has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rudolph Rivera Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Merced, CA.
School address
District: Merced City Elementary · California
NCES ID 062460003695 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Rudolph Rivera Middle held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 062460003695 · Merced, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
608 enr · 27.6:1 · 74.6% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Rudolph Rivera Elementary (917 students)
Rudolph Rivera Middle held near 607 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.6 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Rudolph Rivera Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rudolph Rivera
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
917 students
- Donn B. Chenow
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
722 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank Elementary
716 students
- Allan Peterson
Allan Peterson Elementary
690 students
- Joe Stefani
Joe Stefani
641 students
- This school
Rudolph Rivera Middle
608 students
What this shows Rudolph Rivera Middle reports 608 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rudolph Rivera Middle compares
Rudolph Rivera 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 | 27.6:1 | ▲ 28% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.6% | ▲ 34% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 608 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.6:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
608
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
27.6:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
45.1%
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
$15,186
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 608 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.5%
Asian 17.4%
White 9.9%
African American 7.4%
Two or More 4.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.7, Rudolph Rivera Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Merced City Elementary reports $15,186 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rudolph Rivera Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudolph Rivera Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allan Peterson Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Joe Stefani | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rudolph Rivera Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 25.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 716
- Students per teacher
- 28.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 28.8:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 27.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in Merced
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Weaver Middle
Standard public school
1,073 students 25:1 students per teacher
Herbert Hoover Middle
Standard public school
629 students 28.6:1 students per teacher
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
Standard public school
624 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Tenaya Middle
Standard public school
607 students 27.6:1 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 (~608 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rudolph Rivera Middle
How many students attend Rudolph Rivera Middle?
Rudolph Rivera Middle has 608 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Merced, CA. CCD year-over-year: 579 (2022-23) → 607 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rudolph Rivera Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rudolph Rivera Middle is 27.6:1, which is 28% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 76% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Rudolph Rivera Middle?
74.6% of students at Rudolph Rivera Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rudolph Rivera Middle?
The largest demographic group at Rudolph Rivera Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 60.5% of enrollment, in Merced, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rudolph Rivera Middle?
Rudolph Rivera Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (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 Rudolph Rivera Middle rank among middle schools in Merced?
By Resource Investment Index, Rudolph Rivera Middle ranks #3 of 5 middle schools in Merced, 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 Merced on the city page.
What other schools are in Merced City Elementary?
Besides Rudolph Rivera Middle, Merced City Elementary also operates Rudolph Rivera Elementary (917 students), Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary (722 students), and Luther Burbank Elementary (716 students). See the Merced City Elementary district page for the complete list.