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7200 Citronell Avenue, Pico Rivera, CA 90660-4020
Summary
Rivera Middle is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 36th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 37.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 23.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 37.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 23.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 782/1,204 (35th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 759/1,204 (37th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 544 |
| Low-Income Students | 476 (87.5%) |
| English Learners | 87 (16.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.2 points from last year and rose 7.0 points over the full period. Math rose 0.9 points from last year and rose 2.3 points over the full period.
•Math +2.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.4% to 40.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 782 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
7.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 38.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 23.3% to 25.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 759 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 25.5% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Rivera Middle compare within the district?
Rivera Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in El Rancho Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Rivera Middle rank in California?
Rivera Middle ranks No. 782 of 1,204 in reading and No. 759 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Rivera Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 36.2% meet the reading standard and 22.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Rivera Middle compare with other schools in Pico Rivera?
Rivera Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in Pico Rivera with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Pico RiveraHow does Rivera Middle compare with other schools in Los Angeles County?
Rivera Middle is No. 183 in reading and tied for No. 178 in math proficiency among the 258 6–8 schools in Los Angeles County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Los Angeles CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Rivera MiddleThis school | 23.9% | 37.3% |
| North Park Academy of the Arts | 16.3% | 26.9% |
| STEAM Academy @ Burke | 35.0% | 53.4% |
