Serving 641 students in grades 3-6, Joe Stefani 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 19% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 641 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Joe Stefani serves the west part of Merced, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 17.5 square miles, where most students live within a 5 to 10-minute drive and the furthest edge is about 5.9 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joe Stefani's student population of 641 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
Total Students
641 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Joe Stefani 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 Joe Stefani is 0.56, 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
#7207 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
28:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
63%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
9%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-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 Joe Stefani's ranking?
Joe Stefani is ranked #7207 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joe Stefani often compared to?
Joe Stefaniis often viewed alongside schools like Franklin Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joe Stefani?
641 students attend Joe Stefani.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Joe Stefani students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joe Stefani?
Joe Stefani has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joe Stefani offer ?
Joe Stefani offers enrollment in grades 3-6
What school district is Joe Stefani part of?
Joe Stefani is part of Merced City Elementary School District.
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