Merced Elementary School
Tel:
(626)931-1700
- Merced Elementary School serves 587 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.
- Merced Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Merced Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Merced Elementary School's student population of 587 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Awards |  Blue Ribbon School (2003, 2011) |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 587 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Merced Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 26:1 has increased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Merced Elementary School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1216 out of 9584 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| 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 | 26:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 19% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 74% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.42 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Covina Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 180 students
0.3 miles
1500 E. Francisquito Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)931-1810 0.3 9-12 180 - West Covina Vine Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 519 students
0.5 miles
1901 E. Vine Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)931-1790 0.5 K-5 519 - West Covina West Covina High School Grades: 9-12 | 2227 students
0.5 miles
1609 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)859-2900 0.5 9-12 2227 - West Covina Cameron Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 474 students
0.6 miles
1225 E. Cameron Ave.
West Covina, CA 91790
(626)931-1740 0.6 K-5 474 - West Covina Hollencrest Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 817 students
0.7 miles
2101 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(626)931-1760 0.7 6-8 817
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