Merced City Elementary

The Merced City Elementary district serves 19 schools, including 15 elementary schools and 4 middle schools, spanning a range of performance levels. While a few standout schools like Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary, Luther Burbank Elementary, and Ada Givens Elementary perform well above the district and state averages, many schools struggle to meet academic benchmarks.

Key metrics reveal significant disparities across the district. Chronic absenteeism rates range from 19.4% at Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary to 44.8% at Merced City School District Community Day, with a district average of 28.6%. Most schools have high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating high levels of economic disadvantage. Performance on state assessments is generally low, with only 33.33% of students district-wide scoring proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 47.04% statewide.

The data suggests that the middle schools in the Merced City Elementary district are the weakest performers, with test scores well below state averages. Additionally, the small alternative school, Merced City School District Community Day, faces significant challenges, with 0% proficiency in both English Language Arts and math. Addressing these disparities and improving outcomes for all students should be a key priority for the district.