Merced Elementary School
Tel:
(626)931-1700
- Merced Elementary School serves 564 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Merced Elementary School's student population of 564 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2003, 2011) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 564 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Merced Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 27:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Merced Elementary School is 0.43, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1639 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 68% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 27:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 18% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 73% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 6% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.43 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 18% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Covina Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Merced Elementary School is Coronado High (Continuation School) (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Hollencrest Middle School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Vine Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Covina Coronado High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 145 students
0.3 miles
1500 E. Francisquito Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)931-1810 0.3 9-12 145 - West Covina Vine Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 541 students
0.5 miles
1901 E. Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)931-1790 0.5 K-5 541 - West Covina West Covina High School Grades: 9-12 | 2286 students
0.5 miles
1609 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)859-2900 0.5 9-12 2286 - West Covina Cameron Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 494 students
0.6 miles
1225 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626)931-1740 0.6 K-5 494 - West Covina Hollencrest Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 763 students
0.7 miles
2101 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)931-1760 0.7 6-8 763
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