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Elementary SchoolsGrades 3-6

Joe Stefani

Merced City Elementary · Merced County · 2768 Ranchero Lane, Merced, CA 95348-3503

(209) 724-2500

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3/10
#4113
Rank 4113 out of 5,722
Top 72%
English Language Arts4/10 · #3582 · 37th percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4547 · 21st percentile
Science3/10 · #4017 · 28th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Merced is a Central Valley city with a warm, tight-knit community feel, and Joe Stefani Elementary serves families in one of its established neighborhoods. The school skews a bit stronger in English than in math, so families who like to stay involved in their kids' learning — especially around numeracy — will find that engagement goes a long way here. It's a solid neighborhood option for grades 3 through 6, and the kind of place where a supportive home environment can really make a difference in a child's experience.

Student Demographics

579 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
363 (63%)
Asian
112 (19%)
White
55 (9%)
African American
19 (3%)
Multiple Races
15 (3%)
Other
15 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners147 (25%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged518 (89%)
Students with Disabilities76 (13%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

641
Enrollment
24.7
Teachers (FTE)
25.9:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
22.3
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 Programs2/10 · #5306 · 12th percentile

21 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.