Summary:
The 95374 zip code is home to a single public elementary school, Merquin Elementary, which serves grades K-5 with an enrollment of 120 students. While the school's academic performance, as measured by standardized test scores, is generally below the Hilmar Unified School District and California state averages, the school faces significant challenges that may contribute to these outcomes.
Merquin Elementary's academic performance in English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics is notably lower than the district and state, with proficiency rates ranging from 26.32% to 30.77% in ELA and 0% to 15.79% in Math for grades 3-5. The school's science proficiency rate of 4.76% for 5th grade is also well below the district and state averages. Additionally, the school has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, at 74.17%, indicating a predominantly low-income student population.
Other key metrics for Merquin Elementary include a student-teacher ratio of 17.1 and a chronic absenteeism rate of 23.0% for the 2022-2023 school year. These factors, combined with the academic performance challenges, suggest that the school may require additional support and resources to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for its students.
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