Serving 768 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Brookside ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 768 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Brookside serves the southern part of Stockton, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 2.3 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brookside ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Brookside's student population of 768 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
768 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1993
School Motto
Our mission is to provide a quality education through shared responsibility, in a safe supportive environment, for all students to meet the challenges of a global society.
School Rankings
Brookside ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brookside is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1274 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
25%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
35%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brookside's ranking?
Brookside is ranked #1274 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Brookside often compared to?
Brooksideis often viewed alongside schools like Don Riggio, Claudia Landeen by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Brookside?
768 students attend Brookside.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Brookside students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Asian, 22% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookside?
Brookside has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Brookside offer ?
Brookside offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Brookside part of?
Brookside is part of Lincoln Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Brookside located?
Brookside is located in the Brookside neighborhood of Stockton, CA. There are 2 other public schools located in Brookside.
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