Serving 614 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ada Givens 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 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 614 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Math Proficiency: 32%
- Reading Proficiency: 43%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ada Givens Elementary School's student population of 614 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
614 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Ada Givens Elementary School is 0.55, 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)32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)43%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
12%
Hispanic
64%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
19%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 schools are Ada Givens Elementary School often compared to?
Ada Givens Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like John Muir Elementary School, Luther Burbank Elementary School, Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Ada Givens Elementary School?
614 students attend Ada Givens Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Ada Givens Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 7% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ada Givens Elementary School?
Ada Givens Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ada Givens Elementary School offer ?
Ada Givens Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ada Givens Elementary School part of?
Ada Givens Elementary School is part of Merced City Elementary School District.
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