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Farmdale Elementary School

100 Winder Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
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Tel: (209) 725-7170
www.weaverusd.org
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Farmdale Elementary School serves 916 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Farmdale Elementary School's student population of 916 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
916 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Farmdale Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
36%
40%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Farmdale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
42%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Farmdale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
19%
12%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Farmdale Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
71%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Farmdale Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Farmdale Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
5%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart display the percentage of Hawaiian students in Farmdale Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Two or more races
1%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Farmdale Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Farmdale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Farmdale Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Weaver Union School District
Source: 2020-2021 (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?

36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Farmdale Elementary School?

916 students attend Farmdale Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

71% of Farmdale Elementary School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 5% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Farmdale Elementary School?

Farmdale Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Farmdale Elementary School offer ?

Farmdale Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5

What school district is Farmdale Elementary School part of?

Farmdale Elementary School is part of Weaver Union School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 36%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 42%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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