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Merced River Union Elementary School District

4402 West Oakdale Rd.
Winton, CA 95388-9755
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 281 students in Merced River Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public School in Merced River Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
1 School
10,357 Schools
# Students
281 Students
5,825,514 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
267,966 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
26:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Merced River Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #761 of all 1,908 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (CA)
#737 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
34%
40-44%
47%
20-29%
29%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
n/a
12%
% Hispanic
56%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
40%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,320 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,979. The school district revenue/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,181 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,320
$19,979
Spending / Student
$9,181
$18,400

Best Merced River Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4402 West Oakdale Rd.
Winton, CA 95388
(209) 358-5679
Gr: K-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 60%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Merced River Union Elementary School District?
Merced River Union Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 281 students.
What is the rank of Merced River Union Elementary School District?
Merced River Union Elementary School District is ranked #761 out of 1,908 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Merced River Union Elementary School District?
56% of Merced River Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Merced River Union Elementary School District?
Merced River Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Merced River Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,181 is less than the state median of $18,400. The school district spending/student has declined by 22% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 281 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 60%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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