How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Melville S. Jacobson Elementary | Merrill F. West High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tracy, CA | Tracy, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | high |
| Enrollment | 644 | 1,920 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 24.3:1 | 22.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.4% | 47.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Melville S. Jacobson Elementary | Merrill F. West High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,757 | $14,757 |
| District | Tracy Joint Unified | Tracy Joint Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Melville S. Jacobson Elementary | Merrill F. West High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.5% | 11.4% |
| African American | 7.1% | 4.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 50.6% | 58.1% |
| Asian | 20.8% | 20.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.8% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 2.3% | 1.4% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 3.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Melville S. Jacobson Elementary | Merrill F. West High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 13 |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 307.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 33.5% | 27.5% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 103 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.