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#7280 of 9,539 schools in CA
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
Middle School · Merced City Elementary · Merced, CA
A Merced City Elementary middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 Mercy Ave., Merced, CA 95340
- Math 23% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 30:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle score 33% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 33% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
64.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle 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 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 74Very 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stone Ridge Christian ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Stone Ridge Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 448 | Compare → |
| Rudolph Rivera MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 7–8 | 1.4 mi | 607 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Merced City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #11 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
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is listed in Merced City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is a public middle school in Merced, CA, part of Merced City Elementary, serving approximately 630 students in grades 7th-8th with a 30:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,280 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
What grades does Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle serve?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle has an enrollment of approximately 630 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is 30:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle rank in CA?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle ranks #7,280 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle a charter school?
No, Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle a Title I school?
No, Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle?
64.4% of students at Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 630
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 30:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (209) 385-6330
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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