Summary:
Zip code 95348 in Merced, California, contains one public middle school, Rudolph Rivera Middle, which serves grades 7 and 8 for the Merced City Elementary district.
This school faces significant academic challenges, particularly in mathematics, where only about 14% of students met state standards, a rate far below both the district and state averages. Performance in English is stronger relative to the district but still below the state average, while science scores are closest to state expectations. A notable finding is that 8th graders consistently outperform 7th graders across all subjects, which may indicate effective support for students as they progress. However, the school's overall state ranking has declined in recent years.
Key factors influencing the school environment include a high rate of chronic student absenteeism and a very high student-to-teacher ratio, despite per-student spending that is above the state average. The school serves a community where a large majority of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. For parents, the most pressing concerns highlighted by the data are the severe struggle in mathematics achievement and the high level of missed school days, both of which are critical areas for improvement.
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