Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Merced, California 95340 · Merced City Elementary
#642 of 1,334 middle schools in California
#11074 of 15,369 nationally
About Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is a public middle located in Merced, in the Merced City Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades 7–8. In 2025 it enrolled 624 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 34.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 642nd of 1,334 ranked middle schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (50th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (0th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 624.
There are 29 schools in Merced; Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle ranks 6th of 27 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)48%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)58.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)31.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 58.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 31.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 48%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Come Back Charter
Merced · Charter high · Grades 9–12
128 students · 1.2 km away
Allan Peterson Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
690 students · 1.3 km away
Rudolph Rivera Middle
Merced · Public middle · Grades 7–8
608 students · 2.3 km away
Rudolph Rivera Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
917 students · 2.3 km away
Merced High
Merced · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,943 students · 2.3 km away
Donn B. Chenoweth Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
722 students · 2.3 km away
Luther Burbank Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
716 students · 2.6 km away
El Capitan High
Merced · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,793 students · 3.3 km away
John Muir Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
613 students · 3.5 km away
Ada Givens Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
579 students · 3.8 km away
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Calle Mayor Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle a good school?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle has a Success Index (US) of 34.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #642 of 1,334 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle rank in California?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle ranks #642 of 1,334 middle schools in California and #11074 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle had 624 students in 2025.
Is Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 7–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.