For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,860 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 average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency 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 87% 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Herbert H. Cruickshank Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Mercy Ave.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6330
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6330
Gr: 7-8 | 624 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Herbert Hoover Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
800 East 26th St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6631
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6631
Gr: 7-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
Tenaya Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
760 West Eighth St.
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6687
Merced, CA 95340
(209) 385-6687
Gr: 7-8 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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