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Weaver Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,047 students in Weaver Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Weaver Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
4 Schools
10,347 Schools
# Students
3,047 Students
5,790,405 Students
# Teachers
144 Teachers
267,593 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Weaver Union School District, which is ranked #1286 of all 1,904 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1242 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
14%
12%
% Hispanic
72%
56%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
7%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,558 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,100. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,458 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,558
$20,100
Spending / Student
$14,458
$18,511
Best Weaver Union School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Gerard Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 725-7111
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 725-7111
Gr: K-5 | 1,055 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
Weaver Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3076 East Childs Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 723-2174
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 723-2174
Gr: 6-8 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Farmdale Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Winder Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 725-7170
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 725-7170
Gr: K-5 | 919 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Weaver Union School District?
Weaver Union School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,047 students.
What is the rank of Weaver Union School District?
Weaver Union School District is ranked #1286 out of 1,904 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Weaver Union School District?
72% of Weaver Union School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Weaver Union School District?
Weaver Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Weaver Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,458 is less than the state median of $18,511. The school district spending/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
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