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Bellevue Senior Elementary

Atwater Elementary · Merced County · 1020 East Bellevue Road, Atwater, CA 95301-2314

(209) 357-6140 · www.aesd.edu

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5/10
#775
Rank 775 out of 1,315
Top 59%
English Language Arts5/10 · #694 · 47th percentile
Mathematics4/10 · #853 · 35th percentile
Science5/10 · #783 · 41st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bellevue Senior Elementary serves seventh and eighth graders in Atwater, a working-class Central Valley city in Merced County where agriculture and tight-knit neighborhoods define everyday life. The school sits in the middle of the pack statewide, with slightly stronger English scores than math, making it a reasonable option for families who are engaged in their kids' education and looking to supplement with outside support heading into high school. Atwater has a genuine small-town feel — close to Castle Commerce Center and an easy drive from Merced — and families who value community roots and affordability over suburban polish tend to find their footing here.

Student Demographics

163 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
147 (90%)
White
7 (4%)
African American
5 (3%)
Multiple Races
3 (2%)
Other
1 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners83 (51%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged156 (96%)
Students with Disabilities29 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

178
Enrollment
12.2
Teachers (FTE)
14.6:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
22.7
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs3/10 · #1019 · 26th percentile

33 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found