Merced County Office of Education School District
School District · Merced, California
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
8
3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$65,270
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
8
3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$65,270
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
How this district compares
California rank
#337 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$65,270
+$47,623 vs California median
District size
1,810 students
Smaller than California median
About Merced County Office of Education
Merced County Office of Education is a Merced, California school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 1,810 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.6:1. The district invests $65,270 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Merced County Office of Education demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Merced Scholars Charter, which has a composite score of 6.7/10.
In standardized testing, Merced County Office of Education students show an average math proficiency of 6.0% and ELA proficiency of 17.0%.
The district includes 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Merced County Office of Education, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Merced County Office of Education with test data.
Schools in Merced County Office of Education
8 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Merced
- Total Enrollment
- 1,810
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Merced County Office of Education?
Merced County Office of Education has 8 schools in total — 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Merced County Office of Education?
The average composite rating for Merced County Office of Education is 6.3/10. 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 County Office of Education?
Merced County Office of Education spends $65,270 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Merced County Office of Education?
The average student-teacher ratio in Merced County Office of Education is 14.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Merced County Office of Education?
Merced Scholars Charter is the highest-rated school in Merced County Office of Education with a composite score of 6.7/10.
What are the test scores in Merced County Office of Education?
Across schools in Merced County Office of Education with test data, the average math proficiency is 6.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 17.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Merced County Office of Education compare to other districts in California?
Merced County Office of Education has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 8 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 6.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 17.0%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
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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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