Schools in 95348 — Merced, California: 4 schools. Average score 5.0 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
95348 has 4 ranked schools in Merced, averaging a Scope Score of 39.9/100 — 5.0 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 27.8 to 48.2, a 20.5-point spread.
How 95348 schools perform
The top-ranked school is El Capitan High with a Scope Score of 48 and 11.9% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 95348 averages 26.8%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 95348 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 95348 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95348 | Merced | 4 | Developing 39.9/100 | — |
| 95350 | Modesto | 16 | Developing 36.3/100 | -3.6 |
| 95351 | Modesto | 14 | Developing 33.4/100 | -6.5 |
| 95354 | Modesto | 5 | Developing 36.3/100 | -3.6 |
| 95341 | Merced | 8 | Developing 30.3/100 | -9.6 |
| 95355 | Modesto | 15 | Developing 43.4/100 | +3.5 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
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
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Capitan High Merced Union High Building Momentum | 11.9% | Developing 48/100 |
| 2 | Merced High Merced Union High Building Momentum | 9.8% | Developing 46/100 |
| 3 | Joe Stefani Merced City Elementary On the Rise | 11.3% | Developing 37/100 |
| 4 | Rudolph Rivera Elementary Merced City Elementary Building Momentum | 8.0% | Needs Support 28/100 |
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.
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