Alicia Reyes Elementary vs Merced Scholars Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alicia Reyes Elementary
Merced · Public elementary · Grades K–6
540 students
Merced Scholars Charter
Merced · Charter other · Grades K–12
334 students
| Measure | Alicia Reyes Elementary Merced, California | Merced Scholars Charter Merced, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #5364 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #49043 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 540 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 540 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 7.5% |
| city | Merced | Merced |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alicia Reyes Elementary does better on math proficiency (18% vs 7.5%).
- •Merced Scholars Charter does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Merced Scholars Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 96.3%).
- •Merced Scholars Charter does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 25.7).
- •Alicia Reyes Elementary is the larger school with 540 students compared with 334.
- •Alicia Reyes Elementary is a public school while Merced Scholars Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alicia Reyes Elementary better than Merced Scholars Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alicia Reyes Elementary and Merced Scholars Charter?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Merced and Merced in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alicia Reyes Elementary: 540. Merced Scholars Charter: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alicia Reyes Elementary and Merced Scholars Charter rank in California?
Alicia Reyes Elementary is 5364th of 5,693 and Merced Scholars Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).