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
Overview
Serving 410 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 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 33%). 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 545 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Grovecenter Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). 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 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
410 students
545 students


% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%


Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
23 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3907 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#3104 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%


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
98
116
Grade 1 Students
63
85
Grade 2 Students
56
84
Grade 3 Students
50
87
Grade 4 Students
75
90
Grade 5 Students
68
83
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a


% Asian
6%
13%


% Hispanic
90%
77%


% Black
1%
2%


% White
2%
6%


% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%


Diversity Score
0.19
0.39


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
58%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%

