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#4397 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 46% in state
Snelling-merced Falls Elementary
Elementary School · Snelling-merced Falls Union Elementary · Snelling, CA
A Snelling-merced Falls Union Elementary elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 189, Snelling, CA 95369
- Math 29% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 14:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Snelling-merced Falls Elementary score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2020, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (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 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Snelling-merced Falls 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average615/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,250
Median home value
$350,600
Median rent
$946/mo
College educated
10.9%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
12%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95369; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
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Snelling-merced Falls Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $21,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Snelling-merced Falls Elementary is listed in Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Snelling-merced Falls Elementary
Snelling-merced Falls Elementary is a public elementary school in Snelling, CA, part of Snelling-merced Falls Union Elementary, serving approximately 56 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 14:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,397 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Snelling-merced Falls Elementary
What grades does Snelling-merced Falls Elementary serve?
Snelling-merced Falls Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Snelling-merced Falls Elementary?
Snelling-merced Falls Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 56 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Snelling-merced Falls Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Snelling-merced Falls Elementary is 14:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Snelling-merced Falls Elementary rank in CA?
Snelling-merced Falls Elementary ranks #4,397 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Snelling-merced Falls Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Snelling-merced Falls Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Snelling-merced Falls Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Snelling-merced Falls Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Snelling-merced Falls Elementary a charter school?
No, Snelling-merced Falls Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Snelling-merced Falls Elementary a Title I school?
No, Snelling-merced Falls Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Snelling-merced Falls Elementary?
87.5% of students at Snelling-merced Falls 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
- 56
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Merced County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.6%
- Phone
- (209) 563-6414
- Area population (ZIP 95369)
- 802
- Area median age
- 45
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 95369; 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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