Serving 43 students in grades Kindergarten-12, John F. Cruikshank Junior ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 43 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 30-39% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: <50%
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John F. Cruikshank Junior ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
John F. Cruikshank Junior's student population of 43 students has declined by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
43 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of John F. Cruikshank Junior is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
5%
12%
Hispanic
51%
55%
Black
28%
5%
White
9%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
30-39%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
51%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of John F. Cruikshank Junior?
The graduation rate of John F. Cruikshank Junior is 30-39%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend John F. Cruikshank Junior?
43 students attend John F. Cruikshank Junior.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of John F. Cruikshank Junior students are Hispanic, 28% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John F. Cruikshank Junior?
John F. Cruikshank Junior has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does John F. Cruikshank Junior offer ?
John F. Cruikshank Junior offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is John F. Cruikshank Junior part of?
John F. Cruikshank Junior is part of San Joaquin County Office Of Education School District.
In what neighborhood is John F. Cruikshank Junior located?
John F. Cruikshank Junior is located in the Park neighborhood of Stockton, CA. There are 15 other public schools located in Park.
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