Merwin Elementary School vs. Grovecenter Elementary School
Should you attend Merwin Elementary School or Grovecenter Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Merwin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
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Most improved public schools
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Overview
Serving 462 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Merwin Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 595 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grovecenter Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
462 students
595 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
25:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3301 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2502 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
106
144
Grade 1 Students
74
87
Grade 2 Students
77
83
Grade 3 Students
68
96
Grade 4 Students
72
87
Grade 5 Students
65
98
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
7%
15%
% Hispanic
87%
75%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
3%
5%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
16%