McSwain Elementary
922 Scott Road, Merced, CA 95341-8893
Summary
McSwain Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 65th percentile among comparable California schools.
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.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 50.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 37.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 605/1,734 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 610/1,735 (65th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 912 |
| Low-Income Students | 339 (37.3%) |
| English Learners | 82 (9.0%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test 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 points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.8% to 63.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.8-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. 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
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 65% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 44%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 29.1% to 59.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 36% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 13.9-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. 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.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–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 McSwain Elementary rank in California?
McSwain Elementary ranks No. 605 of 1,734 in reading and No. 610 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does McSwain Elementary compare with other schools in Merced?
McSwain Elementary is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Merced with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MercedHow does McSwain Elementary compare with other schools in Merced County?
McSwain Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–8 schools in Merced County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Merced CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| McSwain ElementaryThis school | 37.8% | 50.1% |
| Plainsburg Union Elementary | 40.0% | 56.3% |
