Dona Merced Elementary School serves 560 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 1% in CA)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dona Merced Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Dona Merced Elementary School's student population of 560 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Dona Merced Elementary School is 0.66, which is more 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)55%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
52%
56%
Black
8%
5%
White
24%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
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?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Dona Merced Elementary School?
560 students attend Dona Merced Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Dona Merced Elementary School students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Dona Merced Elementary School?
Dona Merced Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Dona Merced Elementary School offer ?
Dona Merced Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Dona Merced Elementary School part of?
Dona Merced Elementary School is part of Central Elementary School District.
School Reviews
3 10/7/2020
This school was okay, but when people got bullied, no one would care. They try to make you do too many fundraisers and stuff. Overall, NOT a good school didn't send your kid here.
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