Serving 99 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 34%). 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 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 99 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 60-64% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Valley Merced Community ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Valley Merced Community's student population of 99 students has declined by 45% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
99 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. Jun 15, 2026
School Rankings
Valley Merced Community 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 Valley Merced Community is 0.39, 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
#9367 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
77%
56%
Black
10%
5%
White
11%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-64%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Valley Merced Community's ranking?
Valley Merced Community is ranked #9367 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
99 students attend Valley Merced Community.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Valley Merced Community students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Valley Merced Community?
Valley Merced Community has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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