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Stockton Unified School District

701 N. Madison St.
Stockton, CA 95202-1634
(District boundaries shown in map)
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (209) 933-7070
www.stocktonusd.net

Top Rankings

Stockton Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 36,148 students in Stockton Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Stockton Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
55 Schools
10,378 Schools
# Students
36,148 Students
5,877,829 Students
# Teachers
1,522 Teachers
267,754 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

District Rank

Stockton Unified School District, which is ranked #1674 of all 1,939 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has increased from 77% over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (CA)
#1638 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Stockton Unified School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stockton Unified School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stockton Unified School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
14%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Stockton Unified School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
84%
87%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Stockton Unified School District and public school graduation rate of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.63
# American Indian Students
304 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4,577 Students
696,650 Students
% Asian Students
13%
12%
# Hispanic Students
24,934 Students
3,281,593 Students
% Hispanic Students
69%
56%
# Black Students
3,308 Students
296,698 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
1,587 Students
1,235,110 Students
% White Students
4%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
202 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,203 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
2,894
469,575
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,573
408,278
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,732
421,129
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,879
426,453
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,856
432,771
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,889
440,675
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,857
440,627
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,605
434,997
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,815
455,821
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,702
484,176
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,843
494,854
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,787
478,576
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,716
489,879
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,175 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,801. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,491 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$693 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Stockton Unified School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$632 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart displays total spending of Stockton Unified School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$19,175
$19,801
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Stockton Unified School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,491
$18,236
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Stockton Unified School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Stockton Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stockton Early College Academy
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
349 E. Vine St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7370
Grades: 9-12
| 436 students
Rank: #22.
Pacific Law Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7475
Grades: 7-12
| 178 students
Rank: #33.
Marshall K-8 Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1141 Lever Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7115
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Rank: #44.
Valentine Peyton Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2525 Gold Brook Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7420
Grades: K-8
| 832 students
Rank: #55.
Primary Years Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1540 N. Lincoln St.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7355
Grades: K-5
| 263 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Health Careers Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
931 E. Magnolia St.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7360
Grades: 9-12
| 427 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Weber Institute
Alternative School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
302 W. Weber Ave.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7330
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #88.
Rio Calaveras Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1819 E. Bianchi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 933-7270
Grades: K-8
| 808 students
Rank: #99.
Commodore Stockton Skills
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Michigan Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7170
Grades: K-8
| 985 students
Rank: #1010.
Kohl Open Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4115 N. Crown
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7235
Grades: K-8
| 207 students
Rank: #1111.
George W. Bush Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5420 Fred Russo Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7350
Grades: K-8
| 814 students
Rank: #1212.
Cesar Chavez High School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2929 Windflower Ln.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7480
Grades: 9-12
| 2,335 students
Rank: #1313.
Nightingale Charter
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1721 Carpenter Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7260
Grades: K-8
| 427 students
Rank: #1414.
San Joaquin Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 S. Fresno Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7280
Grades: K-8
| 737 students
Rank: #1515.
Edward C. Merlo Institute Of Environmental Studies
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1670 E. Sixth St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7190
Grades: 9-12
| 216 students
Rank: #1616.
Montezuma Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2843 Farmington Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7255
Grades: K-8
| 661 students
Rank: #1717.
Franklin High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 E. Fremont St.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 933-7435
Grades: 6-12
| 2,307 students
Rank: #1818.
Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6324 N. Alturas Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7493
Grades: K-8
| 831 students
Rank: #1919.
Flora Arca Mata
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7000
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
Rank: #2020.
Stagg Senior High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1621 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7445
Grades: 9-12
| 1,939 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Stockton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
22 S. Van Buren St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7365
Grades: 9-12
| 101 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Walton Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4131 N. Crown Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7315
Grades: K-12
| 98 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
George Washington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 W. Sonora
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7320
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Grunsky Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 N. Sch St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7200
Grades: K-8
| 473 students
Rank: #2525.
Pittman Charter
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E. Park St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7496
Grades: K-8
| 710 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Elmwood Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
840 S. Cardinal Ave.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 933-7180
Grades: K-8
| 719 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3203 Sanguinetti Ln.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 933-7205
Grades: K-8
| 623 students
Rank: #2828.
King Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2640 E. Lafayette St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7230
Grades: K-8
| 1,017 students
Rank: #2929.
Edison High School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
100 W. Dr. Mlk Blvd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7425
Grades: 9-12
| 2,606 students
Rank: #3030.
Cleveland Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20 E. Fulton St.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7165
Grades: K-8
| 682 students
Rank: #3131.
Victory Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1838 W. Rose St.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7310
Grades: K-8
| 486 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Kennedy Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
630 W. Ponce De Leon Dr.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 933-7225
Grades: K-8
| 485 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
536 S. Ca St.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7470
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
Rank: #3434.
Taft Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
419 Downing Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7285
Grades: K-8
| 503 students
Rank: #3535.
Fillmore Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2644 E. Poplar St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7185
Grades: K-8
| 621 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Stockton Unified School District?
Stockton Unified School District manages 55 public schools serving 36,148 students.
What is the rank of Stockton Unified School District?
Stockton Unified School District is ranked #1674 out of 1,939 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stockton Unified School District?
69% of Stockton Unified School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stockton Unified School District?
Stockton Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Stockton Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,491 is less than the state median of $18,236. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 55 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 36,148 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 84% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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