Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies
Rank
: 1/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(209) 933-7190
Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies serves 199 students in grades 9-12.
Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies's student population of 199 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 199 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies is 0.17, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #9186 out of 9602 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | ≤10% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 91% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 2% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.17 | 0.64 |
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Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 84% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 87% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Stockton Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies is Edison High School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Van Buren Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Stockton Van Buren Elementary School Math: 13% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 552 students10
0.4 miles
1628 E. Tenth St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7305 0.4 K-8 552 - Oakland Aspire Rosa Parks Academy Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 392 students10
0.6 miles
1930 S. D St.
Oakland, CA 94606
(209) 944-5590 0.6 K-5 392 - Stockton Alexander Hamilton Elementary School Magnet School
Math: 10% | Reading: 12%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 854 students10
0.8 miles
2245 E. 11th St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7395 0.8 K-8 854 - Stockton Monroe Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 18%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 568 students10
0.9 miles
2236 E. 11th St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7250 0.9 K-8 568 - Stockton Mckinley Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 22%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-8 | 848 students10
1.2 miles
30 W. Ninth St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7245 1.2 K-8 848
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