Schools in 95341 — Merced, California: 6 schools. Average score 10.6 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95341 has 6 ranked schools in Merced, averaging a Scope Score of 28.2/100 — 10.6 points below the state average of 38.8 (a state average weighted to 95341's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 15.4 to 37.0, a 21.6-point spread.
How 95341 schools perform
The top-ranked school is McSwain Elementary with a Scope Score of 37 and 19.3% of students exceeding standard.
Cohort growth among 95341's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +68 scale-score points across 3 schools in 95341 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95341 averages 21.9%, above the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 95341's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95341 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Miles | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95341 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95341 | Merced | — | 6 | 28.2/100 | — |
| 95340 | Merced | 1.5 | 12 | 27.9/100 | -0.4 |
| 95348 | Merced | 3.8 | 4 | 38.0/100 | +9.8 |
| 95301 | Atwater | 8.8 | 10 | 35.3/100 | +7.1 |
| 95388 | Winton | 11.1 | 5 | 35.8/100 | +7.6 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 95341
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All schools in 95341
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
Elementary Schools (5)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | McSwain Elementary McSwain Union Elementary | 19.3% | 53rd percentile · SolidScope Score 37/100 |
| 2 | Pioneer Elementary Weaver Union | 13.8% | 41st percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100 |
| 3 | Plainsburg Union Elementary Plainsburg Union Elementary | 11.0% | 37th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 31/100 |
| 4 | Farmdale Elementary Weaver Union | 16.9% | 27th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 27/100 |
| 5 | Merced Scholars Charter Merced County Office of Education | 0.0% | 4th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 15/100 |
Middle Schools (2)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Weaver Middle Weaver Union | 10.6% | 28th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 27/100 |
| Merced County Special Education Merced County Office of Education special education center | 0.0% | Not ranked |
High Schools (1)
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Merced Community Merced County Office of Education court and community school | 0.0% | Not ranked |
Schools in 95341 on the map
Open these schools 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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology