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4.9 avg / 10

Merced City Elementary School District

School District · Merced, California

Students: 11,013
Teachers (FTE): 443

Avg Rating

4.9

out of 10

Schools

19

15 elem, 4 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,186

Student-Teacher Ratio

24.9:1

How this district compares

California rank

#663 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.4

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$15,186

$2,461 vs California median

District size

11,013 students

Much larger than California median

About Merced City Elementary

Merced City Elementary is a Merced, California school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 11,013 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.9:1. The district invests $15,186 per student annually.

With an average rating of 4.9/10, Merced City Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Franklin Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Merced City Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 22.9% and ELA proficiency of 33.0%.

The district includes 15 elementary schools , 4 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Merced City Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 22.9%
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ELA Proficiency 33.0%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Merced City Elementary with test data.

District Details

City
Merced
Total Enrollment
11,013
Teachers (FTE)
443
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Merced City Elementary?

Merced City Elementary has 19 schools in total — 15 elementary, 4 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Merced City Elementary?

The average composite rating for Merced City Elementary is 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Merced City Elementary?

Merced City Elementary spends $15,186 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Merced City Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Merced City Elementary is 24.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Merced City Elementary?

Franklin Elementary is the highest-rated school in Merced City Elementary with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Merced City Elementary?

Across schools in Merced City Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Merced City Elementary compare to other districts in California?

Merced City Elementary has an average school rating of 4.9/10 across 19 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
4.9/10
Math Proficiency
22.9%
ELA Proficiency
33.0%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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