Pioneer Elementary vs Don Stowell Elementary
Pioneer Elementary has a higher overall rating of 7.2/10 compared to 5.9/10. Pioneer Elementary is significantly larger with 1,062 students, about 2.0× the size of Don Stowell Elementary (527). In math proficiency, Pioneer Elementary leads at 37.0%.
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Pioneer Elementary
Merced, CA
7.2/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
1,062 students
Don Stowell Elementary
Merced, CA
5.9/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 6th
527 students
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| Metric | Pioneer Elementary | Don Stowell Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.2 / 10 | 5.9 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.3 | 4.4 |
| Growth Score | 7.5 | 8.1 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.1% | 96.4% |
| Environment Score | 6.3 | 2.8 |
| State Rank | #3,009 of 9,557 | #5,941 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 69th | 38th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Pioneer Elementary | Don Stowell Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 37.0% | 21.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 47.0% | 22.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | Merced (95341) | Merced (95340) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $55,516 | $65,141 |
| Median Home Value | $295,300 | $383,200 |
| Median Rent | $1,172 | $1,204 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 7.8% | 26.2% |
| Poverty Rate | 27.3% | 19.1% |
| Avg Commute | 30 min | 23 min |