Serving 122 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Merquin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Math Proficiency: 11-19%
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Merquin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Merquin Elementary School's student population of 122 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Merquin Elementary School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)11-19%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20-29%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
15%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Merquin Elementary School?
122 students attend Merquin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Merquin Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merquin Elementary School?
Merquin Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Merquin Elementary School offer ?
Merquin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Merquin Elementary School part of?
Merquin Elementary School is part of Hilmar Unified School District.
School Reviews
2 11/22/2010
My children have been taught below their standard from previous school. There is a lot of bullying in this school. The staff are not very cooperative!
There are not a lot of activities held within the school.
I could go on and on!
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