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Linden Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,277 students in Linden Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Linden Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
2,277 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
105 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
District Rank
Linden Unified School District, which is ranked #1117 of all 1,931 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1123 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.64
# American Indian Students
25 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
37 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
2%
12%
# Hispanic Students
1,473 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
65%
55%
# Black Students
6 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
698 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
31%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
179
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
141
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
162
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
165
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
169
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
142
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
204
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
157
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
168
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
175
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
229
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
189
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
197
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,864 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,065 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,864
$21,485
Spending / Student
$13,065
$19,787
Best Linden Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linden Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18100 W. Front St.
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3600
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3600
Grades: K-4
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Waterloo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7007 N. Pezzi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0818
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0818
Grades: 5-8
| 332 students
Rank: #33.
Linden High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18527 E. Front St.
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3073
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3073
Grades: 9-12
| 761 students
Rank: #44.
Waverly Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3507 Wilmarth Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0735
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0735
Grades: K-8
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Glenwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2005 N. Alpine Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-3229
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-3229
Grades: K-8
| 397 students
Rank: #66.
Pride Continuation
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18527 E. Main St.
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3894
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3894
Grades: 10-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Linden Unified School District?
Linden Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,277 students.
What is the rank of Linden Unified School District?
Linden Unified School District is ranked #1117 out of 1,931 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Linden Unified School District?
65% of Linden Unified School District students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Linden Unified School District?
Linden Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Linden Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,065 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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