Pioneer Elementary
Merced, CA · Weaver Union
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · Rural, fringe
2,917th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 48%▲ Improving
2950 Gerard Ave., Merced, CA 95341
(209) 725-7111Official website ↗NCES ID 064188003327Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Elementary 2,917th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 48% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 39th in 2015 to 48th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 516 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,062 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1994, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 60.6% | 70.8% | ▲ 10.2 pts | |
| Asian | 11.2% | 10.9% | ▼ 0.3 pts | |
| White | 17.5% | 8.0% | ▼ 9.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.2% | 5.6% | ▲ 4.4 pts | |
| Black | 8.9% | 4.0% | ▼ 4.9 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | ▲ 0.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1994. 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 Pioneer Elementary
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ELA 34% ▼8 · Math 22% ▼14Compare - #4328Ada Givens ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 2 mi away4,328th of 5,659
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ELA 44% ▲2 · Math 31% ▼5Compare - #2936Donn B. Chenoweth ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 2.9 mi away2,936th of 5,659
ELA 46% ▲4 · Math 31% ▼5Compare - #4640John Muir ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 3 mi away4,640th of 5,659
ELA 26% ▼16 · Math 22% ▼14Compare - #5480Alicia Reyes ElementaryMerced City Elementary · 3.3 mi away5,480th of 5,659
ELA 18% ▼24 · Math 10% ▼26Compare
What school district is Pioneer Elementary in?
Pioneer Elementary is part of the Weaver Union district in Merced, California.
Is Pioneer Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Pioneer Elementary 2,917th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 48% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Pioneer Elementary?
Hispanic 71%, Asian 11%, White 8%, Two or more races 6% (1,062 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Pioneer 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.