Merced River Union Elementary School District
School District · Winton, California
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,760
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.1:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,760
Student-Teacher Ratio
28.1:1
Evaluating Merced River Union Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Merced River Union Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Washington Elementary
Winton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$13,760
$3,887 vs California median
District size
281 students
Smaller than California median
STAAR proficiency rose +3.9 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Merced River Union Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Merced River Union Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Washington Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Merced River Union Elementary
Merced River Union Elementary is a Winton, California school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 281 students with a student-teacher ratio of 28.1:1. The district invests $13,760 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Merced River Union Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Washington Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Merced River Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 33.4% and ELA proficiency of 41.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Merced River Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Merced River Union Elementary with test data.
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Winton
- Total Enrollment
- 281
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Merced River Union Elementary?
Merced River Union Elementary has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Merced River Union Elementary?
The average composite rating for Merced River Union Elementary is 7.2/10. 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 River Union Elementary?
Merced River Union Elementary spends $13,760 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Merced River Union Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Merced River Union Elementary is 28.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Merced River Union Elementary?
Washington Elementary is the highest-rated school in Merced River Union Elementary with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Merced River Union Elementary?
Across schools in Merced River Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.1%
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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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