Ada Givens Elementary School
Tel:
(209)385-6610
- Ada Givens Elementary School serves 490 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Ada Givens Elementary School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 490 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ada Givens Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ada Givens Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7657 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 7% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 63% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 25% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 72% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Merced City Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ada Givens Elementary School is Golden Valley High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Herbert Hoover Middle School (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Charles Wright Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Merced Herbert Hoover Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 557 students
0.5 miles
800 E. 26th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209)385-6631 0.5 7-8 557 - Merced Charles Wright Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 544 students
0.7 miles
900 E. 20th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209)385-6615 0.7 K-6 544 - Merced Luther Burbank Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 611 students
0.9 miles
609 E. Alexander Ave.
Merced, CA 95340
(209)385-6674 0.9 K-6 611 - Merced Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 774 students
1.1 miles
3200 Parsons Ave.
Merced, CA 95340
(209)385-6620 1.1 K-6 774 - Merced Golden Valley High School Grades: 9-12 | 1729 students
1.2 miles
2121 E. Childs Ave.
Merced, CA 95344
(209)325-1800 1.2 9-12 1729
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