Serving 94 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Walton Development Center 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Walton Development Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Walton Development Center's student population of 94 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Walton Development Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Walton Development Center is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7692 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
60%
55%
Black
15%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(19-20)<50%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walton Development Center's ranking?
Walton Development Center is ranked #7692 out of 9,602 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Walton Development Center?
The graduation rate of Walton Development Center is 50%, which is lower than the California state average of 85%.
How many students attend Walton Development Center?
94 students attend Walton Development Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Walton Development Center students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Walton Development Center?
Walton Development Center has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Walton Development Center offer ?
Walton Development Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Walton Development Center part of?
Walton Development Center is part of Stockton Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is Walton Development Center located?
Walton Development Center is located in the Pacific neighborhood of Stockton, CA. There are 9 other public schools located in Pacific.
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