Merritt Trace Elementary School

About Merritt Trace Elementary School

Merritt Trace Elementary School is a public school located in the heart of the city of Merritt, Virginia. It is part of the Merritt Public School District and serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has a strong commitment to providing a quality education for all its students. The staff works hard to create a safe and nurturing environment for students to learn and grow.
Merritt Trace Elementary School has a wide range of activities and programs to engage students in learning. The school offers a variety of clubs, sports, and after-school activities. It also has an active parent-teacher organization that helps to foster a sense of community. The school also provides a number of services, such as free breakfast and lunch, a library, and a computer lab.
Merritt Trace Elementary School is committed to helping students reach their full potential. The school has a dedicated staff that works hard to ensure that every student succeeds. Through a variety of programs and activities, the school works to provide students with the skills and knowledge they need to succeed in the future.

Address:	651 Dana Ave. San Jose, CA 95126
Phone:	(408) 535-6257
Site:	trace.sjusd.org
Grades:	K – 5
Enrollment:	847 students

Overview Merritt Trace Elementary School

Merritt Trace Elementary School serves 847 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Merritt Trace Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Merritt Trace Elementary School

Merritt Trace Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Merritt Trace Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.