Tenaya Middle School

760 W. Eighth St.
Merced, CA 95340
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 563 students in grades 7-8, Tenaya Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Tenaya Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Tenaya Middle School's student population of 563 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
563 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
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School Rankings

Tenaya Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tenaya Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7674 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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10%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Tenaya Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tenaya Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
12%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Tenaya Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
86%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Tenaya Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
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White
4%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.26
This chart displays the diversity score of Tenaya Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Tenaya Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Tenaya Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Tenaya Middle School's ranking?
Tenaya Middle School is ranked #7674 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Tenaya Middle School often compared to?
Tenaya Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Herbert Hoover Middle School, Rudolph Rivera Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 32% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Tenaya Middle School?
563 students attend Tenaya Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Tenaya Middle School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tenaya Middle School?
Tenaya Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Tenaya Middle School offer ?
Tenaya Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Tenaya Middle School part of?
Tenaya Middle School is part of Merced City Elementary School District.

School Reviews

5   2/17/2011
Even though this school is going throuh a lot I still think its a good school, my family agrees with me,we just need to work together!
- Posted by Student/Alumni - tiffu

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 563 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10% (Btm 50%)
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 12% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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