Summary:
Zip code 95348 in Merced, California, is served by 7 public schools across three districts, offering education from elementary through high school to a predominantly low-income student population.
Among the schools, El Capitan High stands out as the top performer, achieving a 98% graduation rate and the best English and science scores, while Merced High also shows strong graduation results. At the elementary level, Franklin Elementary leads in math proficiency. In contrast, Come Back Charter faces significant challenges, with very low graduation and high dropout rates, indicating it serves a highly at-risk student population.
A key finding across all schools in the Merced City Elementary District and Merced Union High district is a widespread struggle with math proficiency, where scores trail state averages. Chronic absenteeism is also higher than the state average at every school. The data shows that despite similar student demographics, school-level outcomes vary significantly, suggesting differences in programs, resources, or culture can impact student success.
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