Serving 73 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Floyd A. Schelby 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Floyd A. Schelby ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Floyd A. Schelby's student population of 73 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Floyd A. Schelby ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Floyd A. Schelby is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
77%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floyd A. Schelby's ranking?
Floyd A. Schelby is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Floyd A. Schelby?
The graduation rate of Floyd A. Schelby is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Floyd A. Schelby?
73 students attend Floyd A. Schelby.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Floyd A. Schelby students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Floyd A. Schelby?
Floyd A. Schelby has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Floyd A. Schelby offer ?
Floyd A. Schelby offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Floyd A. Schelby part of?
Floyd A. Schelby is part of Merced County Office Of Education School District.
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