Below Average
#8625 of 9,539 schools in CA
Floyd A. Schelby
School · Merced County Office of Education
632 West 13th St., Merced, CA 95341
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
84
Student-Teacher
12:1
Score
4.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#8,625 of 9,539
In Merced
#32 of 37
public schools
In district
#5 of 7
Merced County Office of Education
School environment
9.8 / 10
Excellent
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Floyd A. Schelby
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About Floyd A. Schelby
Floyd A. Schelby is a public school in Merced, CA, part of Merced County Office of Education. Floyd A.
Schelby serves approximately 84 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Floyd A. Schelby has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,625 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Floyd A. Schelby show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- District avg 4.9
- CA avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
At 84 students, Floyd A. Schelby is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Floyd A. Schelby sits in a rural area, which can mean longer drives for some families. Rural schools are often community anchors with smaller classes, but check transportation, after-school options, and access to specialized services before you commit.
51% of students at Floyd A. Schelby were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Floyd A. Schelby — Students at Floyd A. Schelby score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
47.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 1.5/10.
How Floyd A. Schelby Compares
See how Floyd A. Schelby performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
632 West 13th St., Merced, CA 95341
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Floyd A. Schelby may also want to explore other schools in the area. LONGVIEW MENNONITE SCHOOL (rated 4.8/10, 3.0 miles away, in nearby Livingston), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, GRACE MENNONITE SCHOOL (rated 4.3/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Winton), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Merced, see our Merced schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 4.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Campus Park Elementary Livingston | 1.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Yamato Colony Elementary Livingston | 1.8 mi | 7.8 |
| GRACE MENNONITE SCHOOL Winton | 2.0 mi | 4.3 |
| Livingston High Livingston | 2.1 mi | 5.1 |
| Cressey Elementary Ballico | 2.7 mi | 9.4 |
| Selma Herndon Elementary Livingston | 2.3 mi | 5.7 |
| LONGVIEW MENNONITE SCHOOL Livingston | 3.0 mi | 4.8 |
| Livingston Middle Livingston | 3.0 mi | 4.6 |
| Winton Middle Winton | 3.6 mi | 7.1 |
| Frank Sparkes Elementary Winton | 3.7 mi | 8.3 |
| Sybil N. Crookham Elementary Winton | 3.8 mi | 5.8 |
| Ballico-Cressey Community Charter Ballico | 4.8 mi | 5.0 |
| Atwater High Atwater | 4.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Aileen Colburn Elementary Atwater | 4.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Atwater Senior Academy Atwater | 4.6 mi | — |
| Winfield Elementary Winton | 4.4 mi | 7.3 |
| Mitchell Elementary Atwater | 4.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Valley Atwater Community Merced | 4.9 mi | 6.2 |
| Elmer Wood Elementary Atwater | 4.7 mi | 7.8 |
| Mitchell Intermediate Atwater | 4.8 mi | 6.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95341 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,516
Median Home Value
$295,300
Median Rent
$1,172/mo
Population
34,956
College Educated
7.8%
Homeownership
39.3%
Avg Commute
29.7 min
Poverty Rate
27.3%
Median Age
27.4
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Floyd A. Schelby
What grades does Floyd A. Schelby serve?
Floyd A. Schelby serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Floyd A. Schelby?
Floyd A. Schelby has an enrollment of approximately 84 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Floyd A. Schelby?
The student-teacher ratio at Floyd A. Schelby is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Floyd A. Schelby rank in CA?
Floyd A. Schelby ranks #8,625 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Floyd A. Schelby's MySchoolScout rating?
Floyd A. Schelby has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Floyd A. Schelby?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Floyd A. Schelby has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Floyd A. Schelby a charter school?
No, Floyd A. Schelby is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Floyd A. Schelby a Title I school?
No, Floyd A. Schelby is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Floyd A. Schelby?
47.6% of students at Floyd A. Schelby qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 84
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 47.6%
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.2%
- Phone
- (209) 394-1800
Resources & Links
District
Merced County Office of Education- District Enrollment
- 1,810
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $65,270
- District Rank
- #5 of 7
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