Summary:
The McSwain Union Elementary district in Merced, California, consists of a single K-8 school, McSwain Elementary, serving 912 students with consistent, solid academic performance.
McSwain Elementary shows clear strengths in English Language Arts, where it exceeds state averages in most grades, with particularly strong results in 3rd grade. The school's chronic absenteeism rate of 7.7% is a standout achievement, being less than half the state average, indicating a positive and engaging school environment. While math performance is close to the state average, science scores are slightly below, and there is a noticeable dip in performance in the 4th and 5th grades that recovers by 6th grade.
Overall, McSwain Elementary has maintained a stable 3-star rating over recent years, ranking consistently in the 61st to 66th percentile statewide. The school operates with a moderate student-teacher ratio and serves a mixed socioeconomic population. For parents, the district offers a single, stable school option with notable success in attendance and early literacy, providing a consistent educational experience for students from kindergarten through 8th grade.
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