McSwain Elementary
Merced, CA · McSwain Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-8 · Rural, fringe
2,396th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 58%▼ Declining
922 Scott Rd., Merced, CA 95341
(209) 354-2700Official website ↗NCES ID 062436003654Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 619 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 939 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 38.5% | 48.2% | ▲ 9.7 pts | |
| White | 51.7% | 39.9% | ▼ 11.8 pts | |
| Asian | 3.8% | 6.7% | ▲ 2.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.8% | 4.5% | ▼ 0.3 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $365K in zip 95341 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2001
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than McSwain Elementary
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ELA 36% ▼16 · Math 28% ▼9Compare - #4767Margaret Sheehy ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 3.7 mi away4,767th of 5,659
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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.