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Stockton Unified School District

701 N. Madison St.
Stockton, CA 95202-1634
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
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 2024-25 school year, there are 44 public middle schools serving 26,792 students in Stockton Unified School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in California.
Public Middle Schools in Stockton Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 77% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
54 Schools
3,503 Schools
# Students
35,374 Students
1,729,980 Students
# Teachers
1,492 Teachers
87,195 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1

District Rank

Stockton Unified School District, which is ranked #1668 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 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:

0.49
0.65
# American Indian Students
252 Students
9,959 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
4,415 Students
188,478 Students
% Asian Students
12%
11%
# Hispanic Students
24,709 Students
923,962 Students
% Hispanic Students
70%
53%
# Black Students
3,074 Students
91,300 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
1,451 Students
400,535 Students
% White Students
4%
23%
# Hawaiian Students
195 Students
7,325 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
1,243 Students
101,982 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
2,884
83,342
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,670
70,983
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,570
70,937
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,681
72,484
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,820
74,201
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,814
80,839
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,768
264,601
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,791
409,781
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,563
405,230
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,638
53,401
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,656
47,293
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,782
46,988
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,737
49,817
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $19,595 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,874 is less than the state median of $19,787. 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
$19,595
$21,485
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
$17,874
$19,787
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 Middle Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pacific Law Academy
Magnet School
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
| 184 students
Rank: #22.
Valentine Peyton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2525 Gold Brook Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7420
Grades: K-8
| 826 students
Rank: #33.
Rio Calaveras Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1819 E. Bianchi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95210
(209) 933-7270
Grades: K-8
| 838 students
Rank: #44.
Commodore Stockton Skills
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2725 Michigan Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7170
Grades: K-8
| 1,007 students
Rank: #55.
Kohl Open Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4115 N. Crown
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7235
Grades: K-8
| 217 students
Rank: #66.
George W. Bush Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5420 Fred Russo Dr.
Stockton, CA 95212
(209) 933-7350
Grades: K-8
| 791 students
Rank: #77.
Nightingale Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1721 Carpenter Rd.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7260
Grades: K-8
| 413 students
Rank: #88.
San Joaquin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2020 S. Fresno Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7280
Grades: K-8
| 746 students
Rank: #99.
Montezuma Elementary School
Magnet 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: #1010.
Franklin High School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 E. Fremont St.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 933-7435
Grades: 6-12
| 2,284 students
Rank: #1111.
Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6324 N. Alturas Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7493
Grades: K-8
| 787 students
Rank: #1212.
Flora Arca Mata
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5600 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7000
Grades: K-8
| 508 students
Rank: #1313.
Walton Development Center
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4131 N. Crown Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 933-7315
Grades: K-12
| 94 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
George Washington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1735 W. Sonora
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7320
Grades: K-8
| 199 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Grunsky Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 N. Sch St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7200
Grades: K-8
| 477 students
Rank: #1616.
Pittman Charter
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 E. Park St.
Stockton, CA 95202
(209) 933-7496
Grades: K-8
| 679 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Elmwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
840 S. Cardinal Ave.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 933-7180
Grades: K-8
| 675 students
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Harrison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3203 Sanguinetti Ln.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 933-7205
Grades: K-8
| 634 students
Rank: #1919.
King Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2640 E. Lafayette St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7230
Grades: K-8
| 987 students
Rank: #2020.
Cleveland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
20 E. Fulton St.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7165
Grades: K-8
| 652 students
Rank: #2121.
Victory Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1838 W. Rose St.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7310
Grades: K-8
| 528 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Kennedy Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 462 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
536 S. Ca St.
Stockton, CA 95203
(209) 933-7470
Grades: K-8
| 484 students
Rank: #2424.
Taft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
419 Downing Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7285
Grades: K-8
| 465 students
Rank: #2525.
Fillmore Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2644 E. Poplar St.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7185
Grades: K-8
| 604 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
August Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2101 Sutro Ave.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7160
Grades: K-8
| 548 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Madison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2939 Mission Rd.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7240
Grades: K-8
| 659 students
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Mckinley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
30 W. Ninth St.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7245
Grades: K-8
| 757 students
Rank: #2929.
Wilson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
150 E. Mendocino Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7325
Grades: K-8
| 348 students
Rank: #3030.
Hazelton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
535 W. Jefferson
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7210
Grades: K-8
| 692 students
Rank: #3131.
Roosevelt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
776 S. Brd.way Ave.
Stockton, CA 95205
(209) 933-7275
Grades: K-8
| 360 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
El Dorado Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1540 N. Lincoln St.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7175
Grades: K-8
| 542 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Hoover Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2900 Kirk Ave.
Stockton, CA 95204
(209) 933-7215
Grades: K-8
| 710 students
Rank: #3434.
Dolores Huerta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1644 S. Lincoln
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 933-7220
Grades: K-8
| 475 students
Rank: #3535.
Wilhelmina Henry Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1107 S. Wagner Ave.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 933-7490
Grades: K-8
| 901 students
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 54 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 35,374 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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