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#6950 of 9,539 schools in CA
Alicia Reyes Elementary
Elementary School · Merced City Elementary · Merced, CA
A Merced City Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
123 South N St., Merced, CA 95340
- Math 14% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alicia Reyes Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 19% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
96.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Alicia Reyes Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 39Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,653/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Merced), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,141
Median home value
$383,200
Median rent
$1,204/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
19.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Sheehy ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | K–6 | 0.5 mi | 503 | Compare → |
| Merced County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 895 | Compare → |
| Merced Scholars CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| Valley Merced CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 81 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Merced City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #8 of 19
- District spending per student
- $15,186NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alicia Reyes Elementary is listed in Merced City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alicia Reyes Elementary
Alicia Reyes Elementary is a public elementary school in Merced, CA, part of Merced City Elementary, serving approximately 565 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 24.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,950 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alicia Reyes Elementary
What grades does Alicia Reyes Elementary serve?
Alicia Reyes Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Alicia Reyes Elementary?
Alicia Reyes Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 565 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alicia Reyes Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Alicia Reyes Elementary is 24.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alicia Reyes Elementary rank in CA?
Alicia Reyes Elementary ranks #6,950 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Alicia Reyes Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Alicia Reyes Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alicia Reyes Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alicia Reyes Elementary has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Alicia Reyes Elementary a charter school?
No, Alicia Reyes Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alicia Reyes Elementary a Title I school?
No, Alicia Reyes Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alicia Reyes Elementary?
96.8% of students at Alicia Reyes Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 565
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.2%
- Phone
- (209) 385-6761
- Area population (ZIP 95340)
- 38,045
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 31.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95340; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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