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Margaret Sheehy Elementary

1240 West Sixth St., Merced, CA, 95340

About Margaret Sheehy Elementary

Margaret Sheehy Elementary School is a public K–6 school in Merced, California with about 500 students. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 23:1, which makes it possible to teach in a structured way. Margaret Sheehy Elementary School has a wide range of students and focuses on helping them build basic skills in reading, writing, and math through targeted classroom interventions. About 13% of students are good enough at math to pass, and about 24% are good enough at reading to pass. These numbers show that there are still chances for academic growth, especially in math. To help students do well in the long term many teaching efforts focus on improving reading and writing skills and reinforcing core skills. The state and local governments pay for the school through public education funds. Margaret Sheehy Elementary School is in a residential area of Merced and offers families a community-focused place to learn. The school is still working to improve academic outcomes while keeping the educational environment supportive and structured, making it one of the best schools in California.

Margaret Sheehy Elementary Contact Information

Address

1240 West Sixth St., Merced, CA, 95340

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Phone

(209) 385-6676

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 24%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 24% in Reading.
21
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
503
Total Students
$110819
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5462 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Margaret Sheehy Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM – 2:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 3.58%
Asian 4.37%
Hispanic 82.31%
Black 4.57%
Two+ Races 5.17%
Native Am. 0%
White
3.58%
Asian
4.37%
Hispanic
82.31%
Black
4.57%
Two+ Races
5.17%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 503
43.34%
218 Female
56.66%
285 Male

Student Population

503 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1088 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Staff Recognition and Contributions - A staff member from Sheehy Elementary — an instructional aide with more than a decade of service — was recognized within the Merced City School District for her leadership in supporting students with special needs and organizing student-focused events such as spirit challenges and academic activities.

FAQ

Q1. How are families updated at Margaret Sheehy Elementary?

Ans. Margaret Sheehy Elementary shares information through newsletters, digital communication, and school announcements.

Q2. Are student leadership opportunities offered at Margaret Sheehy Elementary?

Ans. Students may build leadership skills at Margaret Sheehy Elementary through participation in school roles.

Q3. What kinds of help with schoolwork are available at Margaret Sheehy Elementary?

Ans. Margaret Sheehy Elementary provides learning support and student guidance resources.

Q4. How is a positive environment encouraged at Margaret Sheehy Elementary?

Ans. At Margaret Sheehy Elementary, school-wide programs encourage students to be respectful.

Q5. Does Margaret Sheehy Elementary offer enrichment activities?

Ans. Students can engage in enrichment programs such as creative projects and themed events at Margaret Sheehy Elementary.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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