Below Average
#8354 of 9,539 schools in CA
Plainsburg Union Elementary
Elementary School · Plainsburg Union Elementary · Merced, CA
An elementary school in Merced, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
3708 South Plainsburg Rd., Merced, CA 95341
- Math 33% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Plainsburg Union Elementary score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Plainsburg Union 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat 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
$55,516
Median home value
$295,300
Median rent
$1,172/mo
College educated
7.8%
Homeownership
39.3%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95341; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Planada ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–5 | 3.9 mi | 585 | Compare → |
| Le Grand ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–8 | 4.0 mi | 330 | 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.
Plainsburg Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $14,111NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Plainsburg Union Elementary is listed in Plainsburg Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Plainsburg Union Elementary
Plainsburg Union Elementary is a public elementary school in Merced, CA, part of Plainsburg Union Elementary, serving approximately 107 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,354 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Plainsburg Union Elementary
What grades does Plainsburg Union Elementary serve?
Plainsburg Union Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Plainsburg Union Elementary?
Plainsburg Union Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 107 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Plainsburg Union Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Plainsburg Union Elementary is 26.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Plainsburg Union Elementary rank in CA?
Plainsburg Union Elementary ranks #8,354 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Plainsburg Union Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Plainsburg Union Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Plainsburg Union Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Plainsburg Union Elementary has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Plainsburg Union Elementary a charter school?
No, Plainsburg Union Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Plainsburg Union Elementary a Title I school?
No, Plainsburg Union Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Plainsburg Union Elementary?
53.3% of students at Plainsburg Union 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 107
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (209) 389-4707
- Area population (ZIP 95341)
- 34,956
- Area average commute
- 29.7 min
- Area median age
- 27.4
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 95341; 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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