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Valley Merced Community

1850 Wardrobe Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
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Bottom 50%
Serving 232 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Valley Merced Community ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • 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

Valley Merced Community 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
Valley Merced Community's student population of 232 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
232 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Valley Merced Community ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Valley Merced Community is 0.37, 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)
#9426 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Valley Merced Community 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.
10-14%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Valley Merced Community 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.
≤5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Valley Merced Community 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 Valley Merced Community and percentage of American Indian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Asian
1%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Valley Merced Community and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
78%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Valley Merced Community and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Valley Merced Community and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Valley Merced Community.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.37
This chart displays the diversity score of Valley Merced Community and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
60-64%
87%
This chart displays graduation rate of Valley Merced Community and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Valley Merced Community 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
6%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Valley Merced Community 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 Valley Merced Community's ranking?
Valley Merced Community is ranked #9426 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Valley Merced Community?
The graduation rate of Valley Merced Community is 60-64%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Valley Merced Community?
232 students attend Valley Merced Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Valley Merced Community students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Valley Merced Community?
Valley Merced Community has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Valley Merced Community offer ?
Valley Merced Community offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Valley Merced Community part of?
Valley Merced Community is part of Merced County Office Of Education School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 232 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : 60-64% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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