McSwain Elementary vs Shaffer Elementary
McSwain Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.4/10 compared to 4.9/10. McSwain Elementary is significantly larger with 939 students, about 2.2× the size of Shaffer Elementary (422). In math proficiency, McSwain Elementary leads at 42.0%.
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McSwain Elementary
Merced, CA
6.4/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
939 students
Shaffer Elementary
Atwater, CA
4.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
422 students
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| Metric | McSwain Elementary | Shaffer Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.4 / 10 | 4.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.1 | 6.4 |
| Growth Score | 6.5 | 4.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 36.4% | 85.5% |
| Environment Score | 6.7 | 4.0 |
| State Rank | #4,830 of 9,557 | #7,801 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 50th | 18th |
Test Scores
| Subject | McSwain Elementary | Shaffer Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 42.0% | 34.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 61.0% | 44.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Merced (95341) | Atwater (95301) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,516 | $66,669 |
| Median Home Value | $295,300 | $367,800 |
| Median Rent | $1,172 | $1,215 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 7.8% | 16.0% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.3% | 17.6% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 28 min |