2840 W. Sandy Mush Rd.
Merced, CA 95340
Rating
8/
10
Top 30%
Merced County Juvenile Court serves 19 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Merced County Juvenile Court placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 40-59% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Merced County Juvenile Court ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Merced County Juvenile Court's student population of 19 students has declined by 60% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
19 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
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School Rankings

Merced County Juvenile Court is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Merced County Juvenile Court is 0.50, 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
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State Level (CA)
Overall Testing Rank
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
22:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
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12%
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Hispanic
68%
56%
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Black
16%
5%
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White
11%
22%
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Hawaiian
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n/a
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.50
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Graduation Rate
40-59%
85%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
4%
9%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Merced County Juvenile Court's ranking?
What schools are Merced County Juvenile Court often compared to?

Merced County Juvenile Courtis often viewed alongside schools like Golden Valley High School, Merced High School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Merced County Juvenile Court?

The graduation rate of Merced County Juvenile Court is 40-59%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.

How many students attend Merced County Juvenile Court?

19 students attend Merced County Juvenile Court.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Merced County Juvenile Court students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Merced County Juvenile Court?

Merced County Juvenile Court has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Merced County Juvenile Court offer ?

Merced County Juvenile Court offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12

What school district is Merced County Juvenile Court part of?

Merced County Juvenile Court is part of Merced County Office Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • School Type: Alternative school
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 19 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • Graduation Rate
    : 40-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 30%
  • Math Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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