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601 Mercy Avenue, Merced, CA 95340-8334
Summary
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 38th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 40.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 22.9% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 40.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 22.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 689/1,204 (43rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 794/1,204 (34th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 27:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 624 |
| Low-Income Students | 374 (59.9%) |
| English Learners | 28 (4.5%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 7.7 points from last year and fell 3.3 points over the full period. Math fell 5.9 points from last year and rose 0.3 points over the full period.
•Math +0.3 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 33.1% to 48.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 689 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.7-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 41.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 37% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 3% to 34%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 21.5% to 24.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 794 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 23.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle compare within the district?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Merced City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle rank in California?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle ranks No. 689 of 1,204 in reading and No. 794 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 4 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 32.2% meet the reading standard and 16.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle compare with other schools in Merced?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Merced with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MercedHow does Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle compare with other schools in Merced County?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 10 7–8 schools in Merced County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Merced CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert H. Cruickshank MiddleThis school | 22.9% | 40.6% |
| Herbert Hoover Middle | 18.0% | 36.1% |
| Rudolph Rivera Middle | 13.9% | 30.1% |
