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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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,032 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 22% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,032 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
148 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Weaver Union School District, which is ranked #1316 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1274 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
14%
12%
% Hispanic
71%
56%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
7%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,635 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,530 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$44 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,635
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,530
$18,396
Best Weaver Union School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Weaver Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3076 East Childs Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 723-2174
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 723-2174
Grades: 6-8
| 1,000 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: K-5
| 970 students
Rank: #33.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Gerard Ave.
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 725-7111
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 725-7111
Grades: K-5
| 1,062 students
Rank: n/an/a
2650 E Gerard Av
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 725-7125
Merced, CA 95341
(209) 725-7125
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Weaver Union School District?
Weaver Union School District manages 4 public schools serving 3,032 students.
What is the rank of Weaver Union School District?
Weaver Union School District is ranked #1316 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
71% of Weaver Union School District students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 4% 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 20:1, 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 $14,530 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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