Schools in 95348 — Merced, California
95348 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 40.9 — 2.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.3 to 54.3, a 28.0-point spread.
How 95348 schools perform
The top-ranked school is El Capitan High with a Scope Score of 54 and 11.9% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95348 averages 26.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95348 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95348
Hidden gems: 1 school in 95348 is classified as On the Rise — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
All schools in 95348
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Capitan High Merced Union High Building Momentum | 11.9% | Solid 54/100 |
| 2 | Merced High Merced Union High Building Momentum | 9.8% | Solid 51/100 |
| 3 | Joe Stefani Merced City Elementary On the Rise | 11.3% | Developing 32/100 |
| 4 | Rudolph Rivera Elementary Merced City Elementary Building Momentum | 8.0% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Schools in 95348 on the map
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95348
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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