Serving 644 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Melville S. Jacobson Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 644 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Melville S. Jacobson Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Tracy school district, covering approximately 187.3 square miles in Tracy, CA. The typical drive to the school ranges from 20 to 30 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 22.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary School's student population of 644 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
644 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Melville S. Jacobson Elementary School is 0.68, 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
#7414 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2000–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
21%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
11%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
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 Melville S. Jacobson Elementary School's ranking?
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary School is ranked #7414 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Melville S. Jacobson Elementary School?
644 students attend Melville S. Jacobson Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Melville S. Jacobson Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are Asian, 11% of students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Melville S. Jacobson Elementary School?
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Melville S. Jacobson Elementary School offer ?
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Melville S. Jacobson Elementary School part of?
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary School is part of Tracy Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2026 (Thursday)
No School, Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2026 (Friday)
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