Best Public Middle Schools in 95340 (Merced, CA) (2025-26)

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Best 95340 California Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,822 students in 95340, CA.

The top ranked public middle schools in 95340, CA are Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School, Herbert Hoover Middle School and Tenaya Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public middle schools in zipcode 95340 have an score of 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95340, CA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95340, CA Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School

(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
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601 Mercy Ave.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6330

Gr: 7-8 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Rank: #22.

Herbert Hoover Middle School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
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800 East 26th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6631

Gr: 7-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 85%

Rank: #33.

Tenaya Middle School

(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
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760 West Eighth St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6687

Gr: 7-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

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Newcomer Language Academy (Closed 2008)

1180 E St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6638

Gr: K-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1

Valley Livingston Community Day School (Closed 2008)

Alternative School

632 West 13th St. Merced Count
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 394-1246

Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 95340, CA?

The top ranked public middle schools in 95340, CA include Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School, Herbert Hoover Middle School and Tenaya Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in 95340?

3 public middle schools are located in 95340.

What is the racial composition of students in 95340?

95340 public middle schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).