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#3914 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 41% in state
Fernando Rivera Intermediate
Middle School · Jefferson Elementary · Daly City, CA
A Jefferson Elementary middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1255 Southgate Ave., Daly City, CA 94015
- Math 35% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fernando Rivera Intermediate score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fernando Rivera Intermediate sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,117/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Daly City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,552
Median home value
$1,152,900
Median rent
$2,760/mo
College educated
41%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 94015; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Franklin IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Thomas R. Pollicita MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 584 | Compare → |
| Alta Loma MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 649 | Compare → |
| Westborough MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | 6–8 | 2.7 mi | 519 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson Elementary
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #5 of 14
- District spending per student
- $16,819NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fernando Rivera Intermediate is listed in Jefferson Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fernando Rivera Intermediate
Fernando Rivera Intermediate is a public middle school in Daly City, CA, part of Jefferson Elementary, serving approximately 515 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,914 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fernando Rivera Intermediate
What grades does Fernando Rivera Intermediate serve?
Fernando Rivera Intermediate serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fernando Rivera Intermediate?
Fernando Rivera Intermediate has an enrollment of approximately 515 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fernando Rivera Intermediate?
The student-teacher ratio at Fernando Rivera Intermediate is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fernando Rivera Intermediate rank in CA?
Fernando Rivera Intermediate ranks #3,914 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Fernando Rivera Intermediate's MySchoolScout rating?
Fernando Rivera Intermediate has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Fernando Rivera Intermediate?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fernando Rivera Intermediate has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Fernando Rivera Intermediate a charter school?
No, Fernando Rivera Intermediate is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fernando Rivera Intermediate a Title I school?
No, Fernando Rivera Intermediate is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fernando Rivera Intermediate?
36.7% of students at Fernando Rivera Intermediate qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 515
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Mateo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.1%
- Phone
- (650) 991-1225
- Area population (ZIP 94015)
- 64,121
- Area average commute
- 28 min
- Area median age
- 40.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 94015; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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