Rio Vista Middle

rv.centralunified.org

851 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Rio Vista Middle School, located in Fresno, California, is a key academic institution within the Central Unified School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the campus focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum, incorporating core academic subjects alongside opportunities for student growth in extracurricular activities and personal development.

As part of the Central Unified community, Rio Vista Middle School is dedicated to maintaining high standards of student achievement and character development. The school’s digital presence and campus culture reflect a commitment to bridging the gap between elementary education and secondary readiness by emphasizing communication with families, community involvement, and the utilization of modern educational resources to support diverse student needs.

851

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rio Vista Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	141
Hispanic	468
Black	64
Asian	151
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
468 (55.0%)
Asian
151 (17.7%)
White
141 (16.6%)
Black
64 (7.5%)
Two or More
22 (2.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	Central Unified
Phone:	(559)276-3185
Website:	http://rv.centralunified.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	851
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	457
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	127

* 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 7 440

Grade 8 411

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Rio Vista Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	440
Grade 8	411

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Rio Vista Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	408	47.9%
Male	443	52.1%

Middle School 7th - 8th