Serving 806 students in grades Kindergarten-5, South/west Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower 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 96% 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: 806 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South/West Park Elementary serves the southern part of Tracy, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 0.7 square miles, with typical drive times of 5-10 minutes from the school. The average distance from the school to the boundary of the attendance zone is about 0.6 miles, extending up to 1.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
South/west Park Elementary School's student population of 806 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
806 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Be Respectful, Be Responsible, and Be Safe.
School Rankings
South/west Park 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 South/west Park Elementary School is 0.49, which is less 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
#5831 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2001–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
69%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
5%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
4%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
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)31.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
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 South/west Park Elementary School's ranking?
South/west Park Elementary School is ranked #5831 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?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend South/west Park Elementary School?
806 students attend South/west Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of South/west Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Asian, 5% 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 South/west Park Elementary School?
South/west Park Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does South/west Park Elementary School offer ?
South/west Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is South/west Park Elementary School part of?
South/west Park Elementary School is part of Tracy Joint Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
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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