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#7126 of 9,539 schools in CA
Mercey Springs Elementary
Elementary School · Los Banos Unified
1900 South Mercey Springs Rd., Los Banos, CA 93635
Enrollment
620
Student-Teacher
29.5:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
620
Student-Teacher
29.5:1
Score
5.1
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,126 of 9,539
In Los Banos
#8 of 16
public schools
In district
#8 of 16
Los Banos Unified
Academic growth
7.1 / 10
Very Good
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About Mercey Springs Elementary
Mercey Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Banos, CA, part of Los Banos Unified. Mercey Springs Elementary serves approximately 620 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 29.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Mercey Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #7,126 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Mercey Springs Elementary show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
- This school 5.1 · Average
- District avg 5.0
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Mercey Springs Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Mercey Springs Elementary runs 29.5:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
37% of students at Mercey Springs Elementary 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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Mercey Springs Elementary — Students at Mercey Springs Elementary score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.1/10.
How Mercey Springs Elementary Compares
See how Mercey Springs Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1900 South Mercey Springs Rd., Los Banos, CA 93635
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mercey Springs Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Romero Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 10.8 miles away, in nearby Santa Nella), which scores notably higher. Another option is Grasslands Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Westside Union Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Los Banos, see our Los Banos schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 10.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Los Banos High Los Banos | 0.4 mi | 5.6 |
| Los Banos Elementary Los Banos | 0.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Los Banos Junior High Los Banos | 1.0 mi | 4.9 |
| Westside Union Elementary Los Banos | 1.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Transitional Kindergarten Center Los Banos | 1.2 mi | 3.5 |
| R. M. Miano Elementary Los Banos | 1.2 mi | 3.2 |
| San Luis High (Continuation) Los Banos | 1.3 mi | 3.6 |
| OUR LADY OF FATIMA SCHOOL Los Banos | 1.1 mi | 6.7 |
| Grasslands Elementary Los Banos | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Pacheco High Los Banos | 1.7 mi | 6.5 |
| Henry Miller Elementary Los Banos | 1.6 mi | 5.0 |
| LOS BANOS ADVENTIST SCHOOL Los Banos | 1.9 mi | — |
| Los Banos Adventist Christian School Los Banos | 1.9 mi | — |
| Lorena Falasco Elementary Los Banos | 2.0 mi | 4.1 |
| Valley Los Banos Community Merced | 2.0 mi | 5.3 |
| Crossroads Alternative Education Center Los Banos | 1.8 mi | 6.9 |
| Creekside Junior High Los Banos | 2.3 mi | 6.5 |
| Charleston Elementary Los Banos | 4.5 mi | 5.2 |
| Volta Elementary Los Banos | 6.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Romero Elementary Santa Nella | 10.8 mi | 7.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93635 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$70,666
Median Home Value
$423,900
Median Rent
$1,505/mo
Population
49,232
College Educated
13.2%
Homeownership
57.6%
Avg Commute
51.1 min
Poverty Rate
16.1%
Median Age
30.6
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mercey Springs Elementary
What grades does Mercey Springs Elementary serve?
Mercey Springs Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Mercey Springs Elementary?
Mercey Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 620 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mercey Springs Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mercey Springs Elementary is 29.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mercey Springs Elementary rank in CA?
Mercey Springs Elementary ranks #7,126 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mercey Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mercey Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Mercey Springs Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mercey Springs Elementary has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024).
Is Mercey Springs Elementary a charter school?
No, Mercey Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mercey Springs Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mercey Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mercey Springs Elementary?
80.0% of students at Mercey Springs 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 620
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.8%
- Phone
- (209) 827-0302
Resources & Links
District
Los Banos Unified- District Enrollment
- 11,057
- Schools in District
- 17
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,419
- District Rank
- #8 of 16
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