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Joe Stefani

Merced, CA

PublicElementary · Grades 3–6
2768 Ranchero Ln., Merced, CA 95348(209) 724-2500
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

619 students tested

35.7% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 33.0% did.

  • Exceeded13.6%
  • Met22.1%
  • Nearly met24.9%
  • Not met39.4%

Math

626 students tested

22.4% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 23.4% did.

  • Exceeded6.9%
  • Met15.5%
  • Nearly met29.2%
  • Not met48.4%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

10.8% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year686704
Suspended in or out of school4.8% · 3310.8% · 76
Suspensions40113
Violence with injury35
Violence without injury3782
Weapons06
Drugs019
Defiance only00
Other01

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall639607
Suspended out of school4.2% · 275.1% · 31
Suspended in school0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Expelled0.0% · 00.2% · 1
Attendance
California Department of Education

23.9% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted658678
Chronically absent17.6% · 11623.9% · 162

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

Suburb, Midsize

Enrollment

608 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

26:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino60.9%
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White9.7%
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Black or African American3.9%
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Asian20.1%
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Two or More Races4.4%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.3%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.5%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 062460011688

District
Merced City Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
608 students
Teachers (FTE)
23.4

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