NCLB Blue Ribbon School, 2003

 Title I Academic Achievement Award, 2009

California Distinguished School, 2002

Merced Elementary is a highly recognized school in the State of California, having received commendations including National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, California Distinguished School, two Title One Achieving School Awards, California Academic Achievement Award, California Golden Bell Award, Bravo! School of Distinction Award for Visual and Performing Arts and the California EISS Award.

We attribute this success to our strong commitment to academic achievement through our guiding principle of continually “Building on Excellence.” At Merced, every student has access to a comprehensive, challenging and balanced core curriculum. Our goal is that all students have the opportunity to achieve their highest potential in all areas of life. It is our cumulative responsibility to provide a strong academic foundation and guidance in developing strong leadership and citizenship skills.

The school year encompasses 184 days of instruction, beginning in early September and continuing through June. Instruction begins at 8:00 am and ends at 2:08 pm, with the exception of Wednesdays, which end at 1:13 pm to allow for staff professional development meetings. Full-day Kindergarten ends at 1:58 p.m. and at 1:03 p.m. on Wednesdays.