About  The School District:

Merced City School District lies in the middle of the agriculturally rich San Joaquin Valley, the most productive agricultural area in the world. Located near the heart of the state, Merced is within a two-hour driving distance of Yosemite National Park with its spectacular waterfalls and miles of hiking trails and to the Pacific beaches and the lovely seaside communities of Monterey and Carmel.The Merced City School District is energetic and progressive. Thirteen hundred dedicated certificated and classified staff serve 11,200 students on a traditional schedule in twelve K-5 elementary schools, all with state preschool classes, and four 6-8 middle schools. The district is also committed to the highest quality instructional program for all children. Parents, teachers, and administrators are involved in regular assessment of program quality and ongoing program development in order to address the needs of students and to ensure alignment with the rigorous California State Standards and Frameworks. Quality Staff development is a high priority for the district.