McSwain Union Elementary
Merced County school performance
McSwain Union Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 63rd percentile among California school districts.
50.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 37.8% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.8% |
| District Reading Rank | 369 / 977 (62nd percentile) |
| District Math Rank | 365 / 977 (63rd percentile) |
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Spend per Student | $13,835 |
| Schools in District | 1 |
| Student Enrollment | 912 |
| Low-Income Students | 339 (37.3%) |
| English Learners | 82 (9.0%) |
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CAASPPTest score trends
Reading fell 2.3 points from last year and fell 1.7 points over the full period. Math rose 1.3 points from last year and rose 2.3 points over the full period.
•Math +2.3 percentage pointsBoard Members
| name | elected | up for re-election |
|---|---|---|
Scott Roduner Board President | 2022 | 2026This year! |
Cindy Bell Board Clerk | 2022 | 2026This year! |
Bill Halpin Board of Trustee | 1993 | 2026This year! |
Joe Hoffar Board of Trustee | 2024 | 2028 |
Joe Scoto Board of Trustee | 2001 | 2028 |
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Reading Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 12.8 points in reading. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 50.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
Comparison of low-income and English learner groups using district-level CAASPP proficiency data.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students trail other students by 13.9 points in math. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 39.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
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Understanding this district
How does McSwain Union Elementary rank in California?
McSwain Union Elementary ranks No. 369 of 977 in reading and No. 365 of 977 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare districts across all district types.
How do low-income students in McSwain Union Elementary compare with other districts?
Low-income reading proficiency is 42.1%, compared with 37.6% at a typical California elementary district. In math, it is 29.2%, compared with 28.2%.
See student-group resultsWhich districts should I compare with McSwain Union Elementary?
Elementary districts in Merced County. Peers have the closest enrollment sizes.
| District | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| McSwain Union ElementaryThis district | 37.8% | 50.1% |
| Planada Elementary | 27.4% | 41.5% |
| Winton | 37.8% | 47.4% |
How we compare low-income results
“Typical” is the median across 444 California elementary districts with 2026 results, a reported low-income population, and at least 20 low-income tested students in each subject. Each district counts once. This compares proficiency for low-income students, rather than the gap between income groups.
