Best Schools in Merced, CA
Merced, CA has a total of 49 schools including 13 high schools, 12 middle schools and 20 elementary schools. A total of 31,093 students attend Merced, CA schools. On average, schools in Merced score 20% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Merced don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Merced, CA
Merced, CA has 13 high schools with 11,695 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 Merced score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Merced underperform expectations.
1. El Capitan High
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Merced Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1839 Students
2. Merced High
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Merced Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1894 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. Golden Valley High
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Merced Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1956 Students
6. Independence High (alternative)
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Merced Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 119 Students
7. Come Back Charter
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Merced County Office Of Education • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 102 Students
8. Yosemite High (continuation)
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Merced Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 325 Students
9. Le Grand High
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Le Grand Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 464 Students
10. Sequoia High
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Merced Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 96 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merced, CA
Merced, CA has 12 middle schools with 5,867 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 Merced score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Merced don't meet expectations.
1. Weaver Middle
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Weaver Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1003 Students
2. Cesar E. Chavez Middle
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Planada Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 286 Students
3. Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
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Merced City Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 616 Students
4. Rudolph Rivera Middle
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Merced City Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 579 Students
5. Herbert Hoover Middle
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Merced City Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 614 Students
6. Tenaya Middle
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Merced City Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 563 Students
7. Mitchell Intermediate
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Atwater Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 739 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merced, CA
Merced, CA has 20 elementary schools with 12,170 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 Merced score 15% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Merced don't meet expectations.
1. Mcswain Elementary
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Mcswain Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 883 Students
2. Plainsburg Union Elementary
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Plainsburg Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 108 Students
3. Snelling-merced Falls Elementary
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Snelling-merced Falls Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 53 Students
4. Allan Peterson Elementary
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Merced City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 664 Students
5. Luther Burbank Elementary
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Merced City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 678 Students
6. Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
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Merced City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 725 Students
7. Washington Elementary
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Merced River Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 275 Students
8. El Nido Elementary
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El Nido Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 148 Students
9. Planada Elementary
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Planada Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 585 Students
10. Joe Stefani
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Merced City Elementary • Public • Grades 3 - 6 • 628 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merced, CA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merced, CA has a total population of 102,306 with 34% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 77%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merced, 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 Merced, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.32 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.00 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merced, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merced, 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 Merced, CA Internet Health Assessment.
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