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Merced Elementary School

1545 E. Merced Ave.
West Covina, CA 91791
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 600 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Merced Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Merced Elementary School's student population of 600 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
600 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Merced Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merced Elementary School is 0.46, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1128 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Merced Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
64%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Merced Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Merced Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Merced Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Merced Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 1997-98 school year data.
Asian
26%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Merced Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
69%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Merced Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Merced Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
2%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Merced Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Merced Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2011-12 school year data.
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Merced Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Merced Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.46
This chart displays the diversity score of Merced Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Merced Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Merced Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merced Elementary School's ranking?
Merced Elementary School is ranked #1128 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Merced Elementary School often compared to?
Merced Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Jose Charter Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Merced Elementary School?
600 students attend Merced Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Merced Elementary School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merced Elementary School?
Merced Elementary School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Merced Elementary School offer ?
Merced Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Merced Elementary School part of?
Merced Elementary School is part of West Covina Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Merced Elementary School located?
Merced Elementary School is located in the Walnut Valley neighborhood of West Covina, CA. There are 15 other public schools located in Walnut Valley.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 600 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 64% (Top 10%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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