Merritt Trace Elementary School
Merritt Trace Elementary School serves 847 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Merritt Trace Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 29% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 847 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merritt Trace Elementary School's student population of 847 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
847 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Merritt Trace Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 9,659 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Merritt Trace Elementary School 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#5329 out of 9659 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
16%
22%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Merritt Trace Elementary School?
847 students attend Merritt Trace Elementary School.
What is the ethnic breakdown of the student body?
69% of Merritt Trace Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merritt Trace Elementary School?
Merritt Trace Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Merritt Trace Elementary School offer ?
Merritt Trace Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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