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San Jose Charter Academy vs. Merced Elementary School

Should you attend San Jose Charter Academy or Merced Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
San Jose Charter Academy
2021 West Alwood St.
West Covina, CA 91790
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Merced Elementary School
1545 East Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

San Jose Charter Academy ranks 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%)

Merced Elementary School ranks 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,256 students in grades Kindergarten-8, San Jose Charter Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Merced Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-8
K-5
Total Students
1,256 students
601 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at San Jose Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Merced Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at San Jose Charter Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Merced Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at San Jose Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Merced Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
29:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at San Jose Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the San Jose Charter Academy School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Merced Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the West Covina Unified School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1265 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#1128 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of San Jose Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Merced Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
53%
(Top 20% in CA)
64%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Jose Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the San Jose Charter Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merced Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the West Covina Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
72%
(Top 20% in CA)
68%
(Top 20% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at San Jose Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the San Jose Charter Academy School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merced Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the West Covina Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
44%
(Top 30% in CA)
45-49%
(Top 20% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of San Jose Charter Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Merced Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
161
99
Grade 1 Students
138
90
Grade 2 Students
138
108
Grade 3 Students
138
90
Grade 4 Students
136
118
Grade 5 Students
136
96
Grade 6 Students
135
-
Grade 7 Students
138
-
Grade 8 Students
136
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Merced Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the West Covina Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 1997-98 school year.
% Asian
24%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at San Jose Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the San Jose Charter Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Merced Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the West Covina Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
70%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at San Jose Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the San Jose Charter Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Merced Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the West Covina Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at San Jose Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the San Jose Charter Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Merced Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the West Covina Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at San Jose Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the San Jose Charter Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Merced Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the West Covina Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Merced Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the West Covina Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at San Jose Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the San Jose Charter Academy School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Merced Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the West Covina Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.46
0.49
This chart showcases the diversity score of San Jose Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the San Jose Charter Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Merced Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the West Covina Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at San Jose Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the San Jose Charter Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Merced Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the West Covina Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at San Jose Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the San Jose Charter Academy School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Merced Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the West Covina Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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