Allan Peterson Elementary
Merced, CA · Merced City Elementary · Grades K-6
2,782nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 51%▼ Declining
Allan Peterson Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Allan Peterson Elementary 2,782nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 51% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 61th in 2015 to 51th in 2025 — declining.
Allan Peterson Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 380 students tested
Allan Peterson Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 682 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 50.5% | 55.7% | ▲ 5.2 pts | |
| White | 30.4% | 23.5% | ▼ 6.9 pts | |
| Asian | 12.4% | 11.7% | ▼ 0.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.9% | 5.6% | ▲ 0.7 pts | |
| Black | 1.5% | 2.8% | ▲ 1.3 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.7% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Allan Peterson Elementary
Typical home value $406K in zip 95340 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Allan Peterson Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Merced City School District Community DayMerced City Elementary · 0.7 mi away
- 5Donn B. Chenoweth ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 0.8 mi away2,936th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 31% - 5Luther Burbank ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 0.9 mi away3,086th of 5,659
ELA 44% · Math 31% - 3Rudolph Rivera ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 1.2 mi away4,393rd of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 17% - 2John Muir ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 1.5 mi away4,640th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 22% - 3Ada Givens ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 1.7 mi away4,328th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 23% - 3John C. Fremont ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 2.1 mi away4,050th of 5,659
ELA 31% · Math 28% - 3Charles Wright ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 2.1 mi away4,249th of 5,659
ELA 34% · Math 22%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Allan Peterson Elementary in?
Allan Peterson Elementary is part of the Merced City Elementary district in Merced, California.
Is Allan Peterson Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Allan Peterson Elementary 2,782nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 51% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Allan Peterson Elementary?
Hispanic 56%, White 24%, Asian 12%, Two or more races 6% (682 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Allan Peterson Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95340 is $406K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.