Don Stowell Elementary vs Farmdale Elementary
Farmdale Elementary has a higher overall rating of 9.1/10 compared to 5.9/10. Farmdale Elementary is significantly larger with 970 students, about 1.8× the size of Don Stowell Elementary (527). In math proficiency, Farmdale Elementary leads at 36.0%.
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Don Stowell Elementary
Merced, CA
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
527 students
Farmdale Elementary
Merced, CA
9.1/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
970 students
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| Metric | Don Stowell Elementary | Farmdale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.9 / 10 | 9.1 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.4 | 7.6 |
| Growth Score | 8.1 | 9.8 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.4% | 81.3% |
| Environment Score | 2.8 | 9.4 |
| State Rank | #5,941 of 9,557 | #138 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 38th | 99th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Don Stowell Elementary | Farmdale Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 21.0% | 36.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 22.0% | 42.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Merced (95340) | Merced (95341) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $65,141 | $55,516 |
| Median Home Value | $383,200 | $295,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,204 | $1,172 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 26.2% | 7.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 19.1% | 27.3% |
| Avg Commute | 23 min | 30 min |