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Rudolph Rivera Elementary

945 Buena Vista Dr., Merced, CA, 95348

About Rudolph Rivera Elementary

Rudolph Rivera Elementary School is a public school in Merced, California that serves grades K–6 and has about 890 students. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 26:1, which helps with structured teaching in all elementary grades. Rudolph Rivera Elementary School has a wide range of students and focuses on teaching the basics of reading, writing, and math, with help from targeted academic interventions. About 19% of students meet or exceed math proficiency standards, and about 35% meet or exceed reading proficiency standards, according to performance data. These results show that literacy is doing better than math, and that academic growth should continue to be a focus in both areas. The money comes from the usual state and local public education budgets. Rudolph Rivera Elementary School is in a residential area of Merced which is good for the school because it encourages families to get involved in their children's education. Overall, the school keeps a structured academic environment and keeps working to help students do better by giving them regular help with their lessons, making it one of the best schools in California.

Rudolph Rivera Elementary Contact Information

Address

945 Buena Vista Dr., Merced, CA, 95348

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Phone

(209) 385-6680

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 19%
Reading 35%
State average proficiency is 19% in Math and 35% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
894
Total Students
$110819
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 4657 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Rudolph Rivera Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 7.94%
Asian 14.43%
Hispanic 61.07%
Black 10.4%
Two+ Races 5.7%
Native Am. 0.45%
White
7.94%
Asian
14.43%
Hispanic
61.07%
Black
10.4%
Two+ Races
5.7%
Native Am.
0.45%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 894
49.44%
442 Female
50.56%
452 Male

Student Population

894 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

894 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Students at Rivera Elementary are part of Merced City School District’s expanded learning initiatives, including programs such as Merced Academy of Rising Scholars (M.A.R.S.) that provide afterschool, summer, and intersession academic, social, and emotional enrichment opportunities. These programs aim to strengthen learning and engagement beyond the regular school day.

FAQ

Q1. How does Rudolph Rivera Elementary communicate with families?

Ans. Rudolph Rivera Elementary keeps families up to date through newsletters, digital communication tools, and announcements.

Q2. What leadership opportunities are available at Rudolph Rivera Elementary?

Ans. Students at Rudolph Rivera Elementary may participate in leadership roles and classroom responsibilities.

Q3. What kinds of help does Rudolph Rivera Elementary offer?

Ans. Rudolph Rivera Elementary offers academic assistance and student guidance programs.

Q4. How is a positive school culture supported at Rudolph Rivera Elementary?

Ans. Rudolph Rivera Elementary promotes respectful behavior through structured expectations and recognition systems.

Q5. Does Rudolph Rivera Elementary provide enrichment activities?

Ans. Students at Rudolph Rivera Elementary can take part in enrichment programs such as creative projects and school events.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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