Margaret Sheehy Elementary

Public K-6

 1240 W. Sixth St.
       Merced, CA  95341-6516


(209) 385-6676

District: Merced City Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
5191st of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,521 Help


Students who attend Margaret Sheehy Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Tenaya Middle
High:    El Capitan High

Student/teacher ratio:  24.1 Help
Number of students:  533

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
83.1%
White:
5.4%
Two or more races:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.3% Help


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Compare Details Margaret Sheehy Elementary ranks worse than 88.5% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 11th among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Merced City Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.47. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (83.1%), White (5.4%), two or more races (4.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Margaret Sheehy Elementary is 24.1, which is the 5th best among 13 elementary schools in the Merced City Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Margaret Sheehy Elementary is $7,521. 8 elementary schools in the Merced City Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Margaret Sheehy Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Margaret Sheehy Elementary 5191st of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Margaret Sheehy Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Male students:
Hispanic students:


Merced City Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Merced City Elementary 1228th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Margaret Sheehy Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Margaret Sheehy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 34.95 2941st 4809 38.8%
2005 35.96 2952nd 4822 38.8%
2006 37.40 2864th 4818 40.6%
2007 30.75 3517th 5113 31.2%
2008 34.30 3312th 5113 35.2%
2009 35.46 3332nd 5193 35.8%
2010 40.39 3151st 5314 40.7%
2011 24.94 4340th 5377 19.3%
2012 24.70 4331st 5390 19.6%
2013 30.18 4027th 5530 27.2%
2015 24.40 4184th 5611 25.4%
2016 23.61 4292nd 5614 23.5%
2017 15.45 5077th 5692 10.8%
2018 18.07 4841st 5662 14.5%
2019 13.85 5323rd 5789 8.0%
2022 21.65 4680th 5883 20.4%
2023 16.47 5172nd 5848 11.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Margaret Sheehy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.64 2744th 3246 15.5%
2019 24.26 2918th 3275 10.9%
2022 43.24 1592nd 3311 51.9%
2023 43.90 1557th 3240 51.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Margaret Sheehy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.92 2269th 2416 6.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Margaret Sheehy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.02 4333rd 5084 14.8%
2019 15.90 4785th 5173 7.5%
2022 25.46 4214th 5264 19.9%
2023 21.72 4550th 5355 15.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Margaret Sheehy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.20 4765th 5413 12.0%
2019 13.60 5115th 5492 6.9%
2022 23.87 4331st 5635 23.1%
2023 17.12 4936th 5595 11.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Margaret Sheehy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 18.53 2141st 2227 3.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Margaret Sheehy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.15 4564th 5431 16.0%
2019 16.61 4925th 5510 10.6%
2022 21.00 4621st 5663 18.4%
2023 16.86 4985th 5627 11.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Margaret Sheehy Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.47 4014th 4830 16.9%
2019 19.87 4382nd 4963 11.7%
2022 30.33 3675th 5084 27.7%
2023 22.77 4270th 5079 15.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Margaret Sheehy Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 186 65 243 251 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1989 189 73 300 251 2 n/a n/a 0 815
1990 167 70 238 227 3 n/a n/a 0 705
1991 161 69 250 234 4 n/a n/a 0 718
1992 153 75 227 199 2 n/a n/a 0 656
1993 158 62 178 201 1 n/a n/a 0 600
1994 153 66 167 216 1 n/a n/a 0 603
1995 149 45 171 214 2 n/a n/a 0 581
1996 149 45 171 214 2 n/a n/a 0 581
1997 149 56 225 229 2 n/a n/a 0 661
1998 148 64 211 236 2 n/a n/a 0 661
1999 161 71 178 230 1 n/a n/a 0 641
2000 166 85 179 267 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2001 151 72 163 259 0 n/a n/a 0 645
2002 173 76 125 258 2 n/a n/a 0 634
2003 173 76 125 258 2 n/a n/a 0 634
2004 98 58 180 321 1 n/a n/a 0 658
2005 79 52 128 369 0 n/a n/a 2 630
2006 66 42 104 394 1 n/a n/a 3 610
2007 82 28 111 369 1 n/a n/a 3 594
2008 65 15 111 310 2 n/a n/a 0 503
2009 65 24 94 332 2 3 15 0 535
2010 57 31 88 328 3 0 1 0 508
2011 32 11 74 292 2 0 58 0 469
2012 36 18 63 369 1 0 14 0 501
2013 29 13 50 380 1 2 9 0 484
2014 28 18 41 365 0 3 6 0 461
2015 20 7 42 410 0 2 3 0 484
2016 24 13 51 506 1 2 5 0 602
2017 28 17 53 478 1 2 2 0 581
2018 26 20 61 471 2 2 6 0 588
2019 21 21 58 467 1 2 6 0 576
2020 25 23 37 472 1 0 6 0 564
2021 22 17 32 462 0 0 11 0 544
2022 22 18 28 474 0 0 23 0 565
2023 29 18 21 443 0 0 22 0 533

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Margaret Sheehy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 745 30.7 24.2 n/a
1989 815 31.1 26.2 n/a
1990 705 27.1 26.0 n/a
1991 718 28.9 24.8 n/a
1992 656 29.4 22.3 83.8
1993 600 25.9 23.2 72.3
1994 603 23.0 26.2 75.1
1995 581 20.0 29.1 73.7
1996 581 20.0 29.1 73.7
1997 661 26.0 25.4 80.6
1998 661 29.0 22.8 79.4
1999 641 30.0 21.4 73.9
2000 697 31.0 22.5 71.3
2001 645 30.0 21.5 72.7
2002 634 30.5 20.8 72.1
2003 634 30.5 20.8 72.1
2004 658 30.5 21.6 81.2
2005 630 30.5 20.7 86.5
2006 610 30.0 20.3 82.5
2007 594 31.0 19.2 87
2008 503 29.0 17.3 90.9
2009 535 27.0 17.3 84.5
2010 508 23.0 22.0 86.4
2011 469 n/a n/a 88.1
2012 501 21.0 23.8 99.4
2013 484 20.0 24.2 88
2014 461 21.2 21.7 85.9
2015 484 21.0 23.0 93.4
2016 602 27.0 22.2 92.4
2017 581 24.0 24.2 92.4
2018 588 24.0 24.5 93
2019 576 24.0 24.0 89.9
2020 564 n/a n/a 94
2021 544 23.3 23.3 88.8
2022 565 24.4 23.1 85.7
2023 533 22.1 24.1 95.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Margaret Sheehy Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 745 30.7 24.2 n/a
1989 815 31.1 26.2 n/a
1990 705 27.1 26.0 n/a
1991 718 28.9 24.8 n/a
1992 656 29.4 22.3 83.8
1993 600 25.9 23.2 72.3
1994 603 23.0 26.2 75.1
1995 581 20.0 29.1 73.7
1996 581 20.0 29.1 73.7
1997 661 26.0 25.4 80.6
1998 661 29.0 22.8 79.4
1999 641 30.0 21.4 73.9
2000 697 31.0 22.5 71.3
2001 645 30.0 21.5 72.7
2002 634 30.5 20.8 72.1
2003 634 30.5 20.8 72.1
2004 658 30.5 21.6 81.2
2005 630 30.5 20.7 86.5
2006 610 30.0 20.3 82.5
2007 594 31.0 19.2 87
2008 503 29.0 17.3 90.9
2009 535 27.0 17.3 84.5
2010 508 23.0 22.0 86.4
2011 469 n/a n/a 88.1
2012 501 21.0 23.8 99.4
2013 484 20.0 24.2 88
2014 461 21.2 21.7 85.9
2015 484 21.0 23.0 93.4
2016 602 27.0 22.2 92.4
2017 581 24.0 24.2 92.4
2018 588 24.0 24.5 93
2019 576 24.0 24.0 89.9
2020 564 n/a n/a 94
2021 544 23.3 23.3 88.8
2022 565 24.4 23.1 85.7
2023 533 22.1 24.1 95.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Margaret Sheehy Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%0.0%1.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201496.0%0.0%0.0%4.0%97.0%99.0%100.0%96.0%97.0%
201597.0%0.0%1.0%2.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%
2016100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201897.0%0.0%0.0%3.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%≥99.0%
201995.0%0.0%0.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%
202095.6%0.0%4.4%95.6%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Margaret Sheehy Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,520

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Margaret Sheehy Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5323rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5172nd of 5848 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Margaret Sheehy Elementary)23.524.7
 1.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Merced City Elementary)40.528.1
 12.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Margaret Sheehy Elementary)32.117.8
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Merced City Elementary)40.831.4
 9.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Margaret Sheehy Elementary)19.59.2
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Merced City Elementary)41.128.4
 12.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Margaret Sheehy Elementary)19.513.6
 5.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Merced City Elementary)34.425.8
 8.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Margaret Sheehy Elementary)29.419.5
 9.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Merced City Elementary)43.730.6
 13.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Margaret Sheehy Elementary)11.87.8
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Merced City Elementary)2115.7
 5.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Margaret Sheehy Elementary)14.79.1
 5.6%
   5th Grade Science (Merced City Elementary)23.518.6
 4.9%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Margaret Sheehy Elementary)2535.7
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Merced City Elementary)39.131.8
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Margaret Sheehy Elementary)14.514.3
 0.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Merced City Elementary)23.318.6
 4.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students576533
 7.5%
African American2118
 14.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian5821
 63.8%
Hispanic467443
 5.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White2129
 38.1%
Two or More Races622
 266.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.9%95.3%
 5.4%


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Students at Margaret Sheehy Elementary are 83% Hispanic, 5% White, 4% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 3% African American.

Margaret Sheehy Elementary ranks in the bottom 11.5% of California elementary schools.

Students who attend Margaret Sheehy Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Tenaya Middle
High : El Capitan High

In the 2022-23 school year, 533 students attended Margaret Sheehy Elementary.


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