Best Schools in Atwater, CA
Atwater, CA has a total of 24 schools including 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 16,615 students attend Atwater, CA schools. On average, schools in Atwater score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Atwater don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Atwater, CA
Atwater, CA has 6 high schools with 7,538 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Atwater score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Atwater don't meet expectations.
1. Hilmar High
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Hilmar Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 693 Students
2. El Capitan High
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Merced Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1839 Students
3. Atwater High
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Merced Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2095 Students
4. Buhach Colony High
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Merced Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1746 Students
5. Livingston High
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Merced Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1156 Students
6. Valley Atwater Community
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Merced County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 9 Students
Best Middle Schools in Atwater, CA
Atwater, CA has 7 middle schools with 3,741 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Atwater score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Atwater meet expectations.
1. Rudolph Rivera Middle
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Merced City Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 579 Students
2. Livingston Middle
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Livingston Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 833 Students
3. Hilmar Middle
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Hilmar Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 504 Students
4. Atwater Senior Academy
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 8 Students
5. Mitchell Intermediate
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 739 Students
6. Bellevue Senior Elementary
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 195 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Atwater, CA
Atwater, CA has 10 elementary schools with 5,336 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Atwater score 17% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 26% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Atwater underperform expectations.
1. Mcswain Elementary
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Mcswain Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 883 Students
2. Selma Herndon Elementary
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Livingston Union • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 601 Students
3. Joe Stefani
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Merced City Elementary • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 628 Students
4. Mitchell Elementary
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 553 Students
5. Thomas Olaeta Elementary
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 564 Students
6. Shaffer Elementary
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 534 Students
7. Elmer Wood Elementary
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 537 Students
8. Peggy Heller Elementary
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 707 Students
9. Bellevue Elementary
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 680 Students
10. Aileen Colburn Elementary
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 412 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Atwater, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Atwater, CA has a total population of 40,952 with 29% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 74%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Atwater, 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 Atwater, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.04 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.77 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Atwater, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Atwater, CA.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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- Actual Test Scores: 24%
- Projected Test Scores: 26%
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- Actual Test Scores: 27%
- Projected Test Scores: 27%
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