Elementary Schools in Lodi, California: 16 schools. Average score 7.6 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

Below Average2024–25 data16 schools · avg 37.2/100

Lodi, California has 16 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 37.2/100 — 7.6 points below the state average of 44.8. The highest-scoring school is Rio Valley Charter at 56/100, where 15.3% of students exceed the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment. Lodi schools average 14.1% exceeded standard (state: 21.3%) — this exceeded-vs-met distinction reveals whether schools push students beyond proficiency or pace toward it. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.6% (near the state average of 17.9%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

Avg Scope Score

37.2

State avg: 44.8

SchoolScope composite

Score Range

37.2

19.1 – 56.3

Avg Exceeded %

14.1%

State avg: 21.3%

CDE CAASPP 2025

Chronic Absenteeism

18.6%

State avg: 17.9%

CDE Attendance 2025

Schools Ranked

With Scope Scores

Level	Schools	Avg Score	Exceeded	vs State
Elementary	16	Developing 37.2/100	14.1%	-7.6
High	3	Developing 40.8/100	9.5%	-2.9
Middle	1	Needs Support 23.0/100	0.0%	-19.7

How Lodi schools compare

Lodi has 16 ranked elementary schools with an average Scope Score of 37.2/100 — 7.6 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025).

The top-ranked school is Rio Valley Charter with a Scope Score of 56 and 15.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism in Lodi averages 18.6% — near the state average of 17.9%.

How we score · Exceeded 40% · Met+Exceeded 22% · Growth 15% · Absenteeism 10% · Suspension 5% · ELPAC 5% · Baseline 3%

School archetypes in Lodi

3 Culture First1 Solid Base13 Building Momentum

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

Every school in Lodi

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#	School	Exceeded	Score
1	Rio Valley Charter Lodi Unified Culture First	15.3%	Solid 56/100
2	Vinewood Elementary Lodi Unified Solid Base	36.3%	Solid 55/100
3	Tokay High Lodi Unified Building Momentum	12.2%	Developing 49/100
4	Lodi High Lodi Unified Building Momentum	13.6%	Developing 48/100
5	Vista Oaks Charter Byron Union Elementary Culture First	19.6%	Developing 45/100
6	Ellerth E. Larson Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum	20.8%	Developing 41/100
7	Clyde W. Needham Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum	5.8%	Developing 40/100
8	Lakewood Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum	12.2%	Developing 39/100
9	Lawrence Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum	10.1%	Developing 37/100
10	Erma B. Reese Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum	20.0%	Developing 36/100
11	Lois E. Borchardt Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum	12.5%	Developing 36/100
12	George Washington Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum	10.0%	Developing 36/100
13	Live Oak Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum	11.3%	Developing 35/100
14	Beckman Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum	7.4%	Developing 33/100
15	Woodbridge Lodi Unified Building Momentum	14.4%	Developing 31/100
16	Leroy Nichols Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum	10.2%	Developing 31/100
17	Liberty High Lodi Unified Building Momentum	2.9%	Needs Support 25/100
18	Valley Robotics Academy Lodi Unified Culture First	12.2%	Needs Support 24/100
19	Independence Lodi Unified Building Momentum	0.0%	Needs Support 23/100
20	Heritage Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum	7.5%	Needs Support 19/100

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 20 schoolsMethodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Private Schools in Lodi

Private schools don't participate in California's standardized testing (CAASPP) and cannot be scored or ranked. Showing enrollment, student-teacher ratio, and affiliation where available.

St. Peter Lutheran School

Greek Orthodox · Grades Pre-K-8 · 249 students

21:1Private

St. Anne School

Roman Catholic · Grades Pre-K-8 · 226 students

18:1Private

Lodi SDA Elementary School

Pentecostal · Grades Pre-K-8 · 190 students

19:1Private

Point Quest Central Valley

Nonsectarian · Grades 1-12 · 135 students

11:1Private

Vcms

Brethren · Grades 6-8 · 81 students

23:1Private

What Scope Scores can't tell you about Lodi

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Lodi good?

Lodi's 16 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.2/100, which is 7.6 points below the state average. 14.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.3%). The Scope Score weights seven dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC proficiency (5%), suspension rate (5%), and baseline proficiency (3%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

What is the best elementary school in Lodi?

The highest-scoring elementary school in Lodi is Rio Valley Charter with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 15.3% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.

How do Lodi schools compare to the state average?

Lodi elementary schools average a Scope Score of 37.2/100 — 7.6 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 14.1% vs. 21.3% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.6% vs. 17.9% statewide.

How many schools are in Lodi?

Lodi has 16 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.

What does the Scope Score measure?

The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.

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