Plainsburg Union Elementary
3708 South Plainsburg Road, Merced, CA 95341-9557
Summary
Plainsburg Union Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 72nd percentile among comparable California schools.
56.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 40.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 40.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 425/1,734 (76th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 537/1,735 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 113 |
| Low-Income Students | 54 (47.8%) |
| English Learners | 18 (15.9%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 4.9 points from last year and rose 3.5 points over the full period. Math rose 6.7 points from last year and rose 6.2 points over the full period. The latest results include grade 7, which was not included in the previous year.
•Math +6.2 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 35.7% to 78.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 25% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 9.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White students have the strongest math results at about 53% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 29% to 29%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 14.3% to 75.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 31% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.1-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
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 Plainsburg Union Elementary rank in California?
Plainsburg Union Elementary ranks No. 425 of 1,734 in reading and No. 537 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Plainsburg Union Elementary compare with other schools in Merced?
Plainsburg Union Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Merced with 2026 results.
Explore schools in MercedHow does Plainsburg Union Elementary compare with other schools in Merced County?
Plainsburg Union Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Plainsburg Union ElementaryThis school | 40.0% | 56.3% |
| McSwain Elementary | 37.8% | 50.1% |
