McSwain Elementary
Merced, CA · McSwain Union Elementary · Grades K-8
2,396th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 58%▼ Declining
McSwain Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks McSwain Elementary 2,396th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 58% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 66th in 2015 to 58th in 2025 — declining.
McSwain Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 619 students tested
McSwain Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 939 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 42.0% | 48.2% | ▲ 6.2 pts | |
| White | 46.3% | 39.9% | ▼ 6.4 pts | |
| Asian | 6.7% | 6.7% | 0.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 4.5% | ▲ 0.6 pts |
Homes near McSwain Elementary
Typical home value $365K in zip 95341 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near McSwain Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- 4Franklin ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 2.5 mi away3,682nd of 5,659
ELA 35% · Math 29% - 3Joe StefaniMerced City Elementary · 2.6 mi away4,093rd of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 22% - 2Leontine Gracey ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 3.4 mi away4,588th of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 20% - 6Juniper ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 3.5 mi away2,535th of 5,659
ELA 46% · Math 40% - 4Shaffer ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 3.5 mi away3,726th of 5,659
ELA 36% · Math 28% - 2Margaret Sheehy ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 3.7 mi away4,767th of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 20% - 7Thomas Olaeta ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 4 mi away2,068th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 45% - 6Elmer Wood ElementaryAtwater Elementary · 4.2 mi away2,683rd of 5,659
ELA 45% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is McSwain Elementary in?
McSwain Elementary is part of the McSwain Union Elementary district in Merced, California.
Is McSwain Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks McSwain Elementary 2,396th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 58% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of McSwain Elementary?
Hispanic 48%, White 40%, Asian 7%, Two or more races 5% (939 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near McSwain Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95341 is $365K 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.