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Best Schools in 95301, CA
95301, CA has 23 public schools (5 high, 6 middle, 12 elementary) serving 15,351 students. On average they score 28% on state proficiency tests against a projected 26%, so schools in 95301 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 95301, CA
The top high schools in 95301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Buhach Colony High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merced Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1746 Students
2. Hilmar High
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Hilmar Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 693 Students
3. Atwater High
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Projected Test Scores
Merced Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2095 Students
4. Livingston High
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Merced Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1156 Students
5. Valley Atwater Community
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Merced County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 9 Students
Best Middle Schools in 95301, CA
The top middle schools in 95301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mitchell Intermediate
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 739 Students
2. Hilmar Middle
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Hilmar Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
3. Bellevue Senior Elementary
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 195 Students
4. Rudolph Rivera Middle
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Merced City Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 579 Students
5. Livingston Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Livingston Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 833 Students
6. Atwater Senior Academy
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Projected Test Scores
Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 8 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 95301, CA
The top elementary schools in 95301, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas Olaeta Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 564 Students
2. Mitchell Elementary
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 553 Students
3. Mcswain Elementary
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Mcswain Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 883 Students
4. Elmer Wood Elementary
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 537 Students
5. Peggy Heller Elementary
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 707 Students
6. Franklin Elementary
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Merced City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 575 Students
7. Aileen Colburn Elementary
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 412 Students
8. Selma Herndon Elementary
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Livingston Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 601 Students
9. Shaffer Elementary
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 534 Students
10. Bellevue Elementary
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 680 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 95301, CA
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
95301, CA has a total population of 40,755 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 95301, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 95301, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.08 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.29 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 95301, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 95301, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 95301, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 95301, CA
How many schools are in 95301, CA?
95301, CA has 23 public schools: 5 high schools, 6 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 15,351 students in total.
How do schools in 95301 perform on state tests?
On average, 23 schools in 95301 score 28% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 26%, so on average schools in 95301 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 95301?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 26%
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- Projected: 28%
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- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations