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Margaret Sheehy Elementary

Merced City Elementary · Merced County · 1240 West Sixth Street, Merced, CA 95340-6516

(209) 385-6676

1/10
#5349
Rank 5349 out of 5,722
Top 93%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5158 · 10th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #5275 · 8th percentile
Science1/10 · #5294 · 5th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Margaret Sheehy Elementary sits in the heart of Merced, a Central Valley city that's seen growing investment thanks in part to the nearby UC Merced campus, but Sheehy families should go in with clear eyes — the school faces real academic challenges, with test scores placing it among the lower tier statewide. Families who choose Sheehy tend to be deeply rooted in the neighborhood and value the tight-knit community feel that smaller urban elementaries can offer. For parents who are motivated to be closely involved in their child's education and supplement learning at home, this can still be a place to build strong local connections while Merced continues to grow and evolve.

Student Demographics

251 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
206 (82%)
African American
16 (6%)
Asian
10 (4%)
Multiple Races
9 (4%)
White
8 (3%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners94 (37%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged240 (96%)
Students with Disabilities42 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

481
Enrollment
21.7
Teachers (FTE)
22.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
15.6
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 Programs4/10 · #3633 · 40th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found