Very Good
#2562 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 27% in state
Luther Burbank Elementary
Elementary School · Merced City Elementary · Merced, CA
A Merced City Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
609 East Alexander Ave., Merced, CA 95340
- Math 32% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 44% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Luther Burbank Elementary score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2018, to 38% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (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
70%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Luther Burbank 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 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allan Peterson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 682 | Compare → |
| Donn B. Chenoweth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 732 | Compare → |
| John Muir ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | K–6 | 0.8 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| Ada Givens ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 546 | 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.
Merced City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Luther Burbank Elementary is listed in Merced City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Luther Burbank Elementary
Luther Burbank Elementary is a public elementary school in Merced, CA, part of Merced City Elementary, serving approximately 727 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 26:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,562 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Luther Burbank Elementary
What grades does Luther Burbank Elementary serve?
Luther Burbank Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Luther Burbank Elementary?
Luther Burbank Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 727 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Luther Burbank Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Luther Burbank Elementary is 26:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Luther Burbank Elementary rank in CA?
Luther Burbank Elementary ranks #2,562 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Luther Burbank Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Luther Burbank Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Luther Burbank Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Luther Burbank Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Luther Burbank Elementary a charter school?
No, Luther Burbank Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Luther Burbank Elementary a Title I school?
No, Luther Burbank Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Luther Burbank Elementary?
70.0% of students at Luther Burbank 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
- 727
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.6%
- Phone
- (209) 385-6674
- 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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