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Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 55 students in Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,347 Schools
# Students
55 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #1040 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1003 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
53%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
42%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,382 is higher than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 55% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,436 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,382
$20,100
Spending / Student
$18,436
$18,511
Best Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Snelling-merced Falls Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16099 North Highway 59
Snelling, CA 95369
(209) 563-6414
Snelling, CA 95369
(209) 563-6414
Gr: K-8 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District?
Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 55 students.
What is the rank of Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District?
Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District is ranked #1040 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District?
53% of Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 42% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District?
Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Snelling-Merced Falls Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,436 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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