Rio Vista Middle

www.rioschools.org/riovista

698 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rio Vista Middle School, located in Oxnard, California, is part of the Rio School District and serves as a community-centered hub for middle-grade students. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and innovative learning environment that prepares students for success in high school and beyond. By emphasizing a rigorous academic curriculum alongside social-emotional development, Rio Vista aims to cultivate critical thinkers and responsible citizens who are prepared to navigate an increasingly complex world.

Beyond its core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on technology integration and student engagement through various extracurricular activities, sports, and elective programs. The campus culture is built on the values of the Rio School District, focusing on collaboration, diversity, and community partnerships. By leveraging its resources and dedicated teaching staff, Rio Vista Middle School strives to create a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop their talents, and achieve their full potential.

698

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Vista Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	587
Black	14
Asian	34
Two or More	10
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
587 (84.2 %)
White
45 (6.5 %)
Asian
34 (4.9 %)
Black
14 (2.0 %)
Two or More
10 (1.4 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rio Elementary
Phone:	(805)981-1507
Website:	http://www.rioschools.org/riovista
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	698
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	362
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 236

Grade 7 241

Grade 8 221