Atwater, CA public schools

14 public schools. Tick schools to compare their trends.

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Aileen Colburn Elementary
Grades K–6 · Atwater Elementary
30%
−11 vs state
40%
−7 vs state
17%
−19 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 27% in 2022-23 → 29% in 2025-26 92% 371 Hispanic 87%
Atwater High
Grades 9–12 · Merced Union High
16%
−16 vs state
40%
−17 vs state
28%
−10 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 25% in 2022-23 → 28% in 2025-26 82% 2,029 Hispanic 82%
Atwater Senior Academy
Grades 6–8 Alternative · Atwater Elementary
0%
23%
— 12% Average of math, English and science: 0% in 2022-23 → 12% in 2025-26 — 5 Hispanic 60%
Bellevue Elementary
Grades K–6 · Atwater Elementary
28%
−12 vs state
38%
−9 vs state
22%
−14 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 26% in 2022-23 → 29% in 2025-26 92% 599 Hispanic 89%
Bellevue Senior Elementary
Grades 7–8 · Atwater Elementary
21%
−16 vs state
44%
−6 vs state
21%
−14 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 31% in 2022-23 → 29% in 2025-26 94% 178 Hispanic 90%
Buhach Colony High
Grades 9–12 · Merced Union High
25%
−7 vs state
53%
−4 vs state
32%
−6 vs state
14% Average of math, English and science: 23% in 2022-23 → 37% in 2025-26 78% 1,704 Hispanic 70%
Elmer Wood Elementary
Grades K–6 · Atwater Elementary
39%
−2 vs state
41%
−6 vs state
39%
+4 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 43% in 2022-23 → 40% in 2025-26 76% 514 Hispanic 75%
Juniper Elementary
Grades K–6 · Atwater Elementary
35%
−5 vs state
46%
−1 vs state
41%
+6 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 34% in 2023-24 → 41% in 2025-26 73% 495 Hispanic 77%
Mitchell Elementary
Grades K–6 · Atwater Elementary
44%
+3 vs state
45%
−1 vs state
23%
−12 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 32% in 2022-23 → 37% in 2025-26 86% 528 Hispanic 84%
Mitchell Intermediate
Grades 7–8 · Atwater Elementary
23%
−14 vs state
44%
−7 vs state
19%
−16 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 28% in 2022-23 → 29% in 2025-26 76% 744 Hispanic 78%
Peggy Heller Elementary
Grades K–8 · Atwater Elementary
37%
−3 vs state
44%
−4 vs state
25%
−11 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 40% in 2022-23 → 35% in 2025-26 64% 712 Hispanic 70%
Shaffer Elementary
Grades K–6 · Atwater Elementary
35%
−6 vs state
39%
−8 vs state
27%
−8 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 28% in 2022-23 → 34% in 2025-26 81% 405 Hispanic 80%
Thomas Olaeta Elementary
Grades K–6 · Atwater Elementary
46%
+5 vs state
46%
±0 vs state
33%
−3 vs state
7% Average of math, English and science: 35% in 2022-23 → 42% in 2025-26 74% 374 Hispanic 75%
Valley Atwater Community
Grades 6–12 Alternative · Merced County Office of Education
0%
−34 vs state
9%
−45 vs state
9%
−29 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 4% in 2023-24 → 6% in 2025-26 94% 122 Hispanic 82%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.