Lodi Unified
Lodi Unified has 39 ranked schools across elementary, middle and high levels with an average Scope Score of 35.9/100 — 7.8 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Elkhorn at 85/100, where 61.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,545 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 24.5%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 32.0 | 31 | 12.2% | 23.1% |
| Middle | 85.0 | 1 | 61.0% | 8.7% |
| High | 46.4 | 7 | 16.7% | 33.4% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Lodi Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Lodi Unified's middle schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 85.0.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -3.4pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 66.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 24.5%, 6.4pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.7%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Elkhorn leads the district at 85 with 61.0% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Lodi Unified
Hidden gems: 8 schools in Lodi Unified are classified as On the Rise (7) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Lodi Unified spends $14,545 per student in current expenditures — $270 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (31)
Lodi Unified has 31 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.0 — 11.8 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -3.4pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Vinewood Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 36.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vinewood Elementary Lodi Unified Solid Base | 59 | 36.3% | 67.2% | -12.4pp | 10.7% | 0.9% |
| 2 | John Muir Elementary Lodi Unified Growth Engine | 47 | 27.5% | 50.3% | +14.0pp | 14.6% | 1.5% |
| 3 | Ellerth E. Larson Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 42 | 20.8% | 48.7% | -1.1pp | 17.3% | 2.3% |
| 4 | Joe Serna Jr. Charter Lodi Unified Culture First | 41 | 12.8% | 43.4% | -12.8pp | 9.7% | 1.2% |
| 5 | Julia Morgan Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 39 | 16.2% | 40.7% | -4.2pp | 19.8% | 3.0% |
| 6 | Erma B. Reese Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 37 | 20.0% | 43.0% | -17.4pp | 18.4% | 4.0% |
| 7 | Ansel Adams Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 37 | 12.5% | 33.3% | -0.2pp | 24.0% | 3.3% |
| 8 | Lakewood Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 37 | 12.2% | 36.0% | -5.0pp | 18.2% | 1.7% |
| 9 | Manlio Silva Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 35 | 20.5% | 43.5% | -9.6pp | 14.9% | 6.6% |
| 10 | Podesta Ranch Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 35 | 21.3% | 47.8% | -15.2pp | 21.2% | 1.8% |
| 11 | Woodbridge Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 33 | 14.4% | 34.3% | -9.8pp | 17.0% | 1.4% |
| 12 | Lois E. Borchardt Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 33 | 12.5% | 30.3% | -14.1pp | 24.8% | 2.1% |
| 13 | Clyde W. Needham Elementary Lodi Unified On the Rise | 33 | 5.8% | 23.7% | +14.0pp | 28.4% | 1.1% |
| 14 | George Lincoln Mosher Lodi Unified On the Rise | 32 | 10.0% | 29.5% | +10.0pp | 23.0% | 3.9% |
| 15 | George Washington Elementary Lodi Unified On the Rise | 32 | 10.0% | 28.7% | +4.0pp | 26.3% | 2.9% |
| 16 | Live Oak Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 32 | 11.3% | 28.8% | -3.0pp | 22.2% | 6.6% |
| 17 | Lockeford Elementary Lodi Unified On the Rise | 31 | 6.7% | 19.4% | +9.9pp | 19.5% | 3.6% |
| 18 | Sutherland Elementary Lodi Unified On the Rise | 31 | 12.9% | 30.9% | +11.6pp | 31.1% | 4.2% |
| 19 | Valley Robotics Academy Lodi Unified Culture First | 31 | 12.2% | 31.0% | -20.5pp | 8.0% | 0.3% |
| 20 | Westwood Elementary Lodi Unified On the Rise | 31 | 8.3% | 29.9% | +6.4pp | 31.9% | 3.4% |
| 21 | Lawrence Elementary Lodi Unified On the Rise | 31 | 10.1% | 24.4% | +10.5pp | 28.0% | 5.3% |
| 22 | Leroy Nichols Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 29 | 10.2% | 26.3% | -4.4pp | 22.8% | 2.5% |
| 23 | Beckman Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 29 | 7.4% | 22.0% | -6.9pp | 24.9% | 2.8% |
| 24 | Wagner-Holt Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 26 | 7.1% | 16.8% | -9.8pp | 28.7% | 3.0% |
| 25 | Davis Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 26 | 5.0% | 18.8% | -1.9pp | 26.5% | 4.3% |
| 26 | Clairmont Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 25 | 10.1% | 24.4% | -2.4pp | 32.5% | 4.0% |
| 27 | Oakwood Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 21 | 4.8% | 19.7% | -7.3pp | 28.4% | 1.5% |
| 28 | Heritage Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 20 | 7.5% | 23.2% | -11.8pp | 24.7% | 7.6% |
| 29 | Creekside Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 19 | 2.3% | 18.8% | -6.1pp | 34.1% | 4.7% |
| 30 | Victor Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 19 | 6.7% | 21.3% | -3.9pp | 22.8% | 1.1% |
| 31 | Parklane Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 18 | 3.4% | 13.6% | -5.2pp | 40.4% | 21.1% |
Middle Schools (1)
Lodi Unified has 1 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 85.0 — 44.6 points above the state average of 40.5. 1 of 1 middle schools score above 70.
District-wide growth averages +1.4pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Elkhorn with a Scope Score of 85 and 61.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhorn Lodi Unified High Ceiling | 85 | 61.0% | 91.7% | +1.4pp | 8.7% | 1.3% |
High Schools (7)
Lodi Unified has 7 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 46.4 — 1.1 points near the state average of 47.5. 1 of 7 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Middle College High with a Scope Score of 76 and 65.2% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Middle College High Lodi Unified High Ceiling | 76 | 65.2% | 86.7% | 9.6% | 1.4% |
| 2 | Tokay High Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 55 | 12.2% | 32.0% | 21.1% | 2.5% |
| 3 | Bear Creek High Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 54 | 14.1% | 34.3% | 29.4% | 4.6% |
| 4 | Lodi High Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 53 | 13.6% | 35.1% | 22.9% | 5.8% |
| 5 | Ronald E. McNair High Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 39 | 7.4% | 23.8% | 31.6% | 8.1% |
| 6 | Liberty High Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 26 | 2.9% | 7.7% | 63.6% | 0.9% |
| 7 | Plaza Robles Continuation High Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 21 | 1.4% | 12.5% | 55.7% | 6.0% |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
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- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
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