Serving 481 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Margaret Sheehy Elementary 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 481 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Margaret Sheehy Elementary serves the southwest part of Merced, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.4 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 0.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Margaret Sheehy Elementary School's student population of 481 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
481 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Margaret Sheehy Elementary 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 Margaret Sheehy Elementary School is 0.32, 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
#8295 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
12%
Hispanic
82%
56%
Black
7%
5%
White
3%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)41.2%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Margaret Sheehy Elementary School's ranking?
Margaret Sheehy Elementary School is ranked #8295 out of 9,523 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Margaret Sheehy Elementary School?
481 students attend Margaret Sheehy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Margaret Sheehy Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Margaret Sheehy Elementary School?
Margaret Sheehy Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Margaret Sheehy Elementary School offer ?
Margaret Sheehy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Margaret Sheehy Elementary School part of?
Margaret Sheehy Elementary School is part of Merced City Elementary School District.
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