How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Merrill F. West High | Wanda Hirsch Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tracy, CA | Tracy, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | elementary |
| Enrollment | 1,920 | 359 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.7:1 | 24.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 47.0% | 41.4% |
| 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 | Merrill F. West High | Wanda Hirsch Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Merrill F. West High | Wanda Hirsch Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11.4% | 18.1% |
| African American | 4.6% | 5.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58.1% | 44.6% |
| Asian | 20.4% | 22.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 1.9% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 7.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Merrill F. West High | Wanda Hirsch Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 307.2:1 | — |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.5% | 39.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 103 | 2 |
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.