Merced County Office of Education School District
School District · Merced, California
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
8
3 high
Enrollment
1,810
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Avg Rating
4.9
out of 10
Schools
8
3 high
Enrollment
1,810
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
Evaluating Merced County Office of Education?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Merced County Office of Education as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Valley Atwater Community
Merced · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Valley Merced Community
Merced · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Merced Scholars Charter
Merced · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#624 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.4
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$65,270
+$47,623 vs California median
District size
1,810 students
Smaller than California median
The short answer
Merced County Office of Education ranks #624 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Merced County Office of Education's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Valley Atwater Community (6.2/10), Valley Merced Community (6.1/10), and Merced Scholars Charter (6.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +1.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Merced County Office of Education schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Merced County Office of Education
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 8). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Atwater Community | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Valley Merced Community | 6.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Merced Scholars Charter | 6.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Valley Los Banos Community | 5.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Floyd A. Schelby | 4.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Merced County Special Education | 3.3 / 10 |
See all 8 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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. District-level spending was $65,270 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.9/10, Merced County Office of Education demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Valley Atwater Community, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, Merced County Office of Education students show an average math proficiency of 11.8% and ELA proficiency of 21.4%.
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
- District spending per student
- $65,270NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory 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 4.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Merced County Office of Education?
Merced County Office of Education's district-level spending was $65,270 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
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?
Valley Atwater Community is the highest-rated school in Merced County Office of Education with a composite score of 6.2/10.
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 11.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 21.4%. 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 4.9/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 11.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 21.4%
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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