Serving 624 students in grades 7-8, Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School 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 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 624 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle serves the northeast part of Merced, CA, covering an area of approximately 68.9 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone reaching about 10.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School's student population of 624 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
624 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School is 0.62, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#4888 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
58%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
White
18%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School's ranking?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School is ranked #4888 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School often compared to?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herbert Hoover Middle School, Rudolph Rivera Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School?
624 students attend Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School students are Hispanic, 18% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School offer ?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School part of?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School is part of Merced City Elementary School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Cruickshank middle school has very well behaved student. Their teachers teach well. Over all this school is very well put together.
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