Serving 89 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Floyd A. Schelby 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Floyd A. Schelby ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Floyd A. Schelby's student population of 89 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Floyd A. Schelby ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Floyd A. Schelby is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7855 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
76%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
14%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
<50%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floyd A. Schelby's ranking?
Floyd A. Schelby is ranked #7855 out of 9,523 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Floyd A. Schelby?
The graduation rate of Floyd A. Schelby is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Floyd A. Schelby?
89 students attend Floyd A. Schelby.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Floyd A. Schelby students are Hispanic, 14% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Floyd A. Schelby?
Floyd A. Schelby has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Floyd A. Schelby offer ?
Floyd A. Schelby offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Floyd A. Schelby part of?
Floyd A. Schelby is part of Merced County Office Of Education School District.
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