Stockton Unified
Stockton Unified has 52 ranked schools across elementary and high levels with an average Scope Score of 28.7/100 — 15.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Stockton Early College Academy at 85/100, where 43.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $15,856 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 30.6%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | 24.9 | 41 | 7.4% | 29.3% |
| High | 42.9 | 11 | 13.1% | 35.5% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Stockton Unified, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Stockton Unified's high schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 42.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -6.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 74.3 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 30.6%, 12.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 3.5%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Stockton Early College Academy leads the district at 85 with 43.0% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Stockton Unified
Hidden gems: 6 schools in Stockton Unified are classified as On the Rise (6) — 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
Stockton Unified spends $15,856 per student in current expenditures — $1,041 above 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 (41)
Stockton Unified has 41 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 24.9 — 18.9 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -6.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Rio Calaveras Elementary with a Scope Score of 44 and 22.7% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Growth | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rio Calaveras Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 44 | 22.7% | 49.6% | -16.5pp | 22.2% | 2.5% |
| 2 | Commodore Stockton Skills Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 43 | 18.2% | 42.4% | -7.3pp | 19.9% | 2.4% |
| 3 | Primary Years Academy Stockton Unified On the Rise | 42 | 19.1% | 41.9% | +8.2pp | 21.2% | 2.0% |
| 4 | Valentine Peyton Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 42 | 18.6% | 42.0% | -1.5pp | 18.1% | 1.1% |
| 5 | August Elementary Stockton Unified On the Rise | 33 | 11.2% | 25.3% | +6.3pp | 27.3% | 0.6% |
| 6 | Pittman Charter Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 32 | 5.7% | 25.3% | -4.1pp | 20.2% | 1.4% |
| 7 | George W. Bush Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 31 | 15.0% | 31.0% | -15.2pp | 28.1% | 1.6% |
| 8 | Kohl Open Elementary Stockton Unified Culture First | 29 | 6.1% | 19.3% | -15.9pp | 12.5% | 0.3% |
| 9 | San Joaquin Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 29 | 11.7% | 29.1% | -5.3pp | 21.8% | 3.2% |
| 10 | Cleveland Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 28 | 9.0% | 25.9% | +2.7pp | 31.1% | 1.9% |
| 11 | King Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 28 | 9.9% | 27.1% | -7.4pp | 26.0% | 2.7% |
| 12 | Dolores Huerta Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 28 | 5.8% | 17.3% | -7.7pp | 26.7% | 0.2% |
| 13 | Victory Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 27 | 9.8% | 27.0% | -17.4pp | 26.6% | 4.9% |
| 14 | Hoover Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 26 | 7.3% | 23.9% | -3.1pp | 36.7% | 4.7% |
| 15 | Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 26 | 6.3% | 21.8% | -4.2pp | 30.3% | 2.5% |
| 16 | Harrison Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 26 | 6.0% | 25.5% | -7.9pp | 27.7% | 4.9% |
| 17 | Taft Elementary Stockton Unified On the Rise | 26 | 8.6% | 21.6% | +5.0pp | 28.6% | 2.4% |
| 18 | Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 26 | 6.8% | 19.2% | -1.4pp | 21.8% | 1.7% |
| 19 | Van Buren Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 26 | 4.1% | 13.9% | +1.7pp | 34.1% | 3.3% |
| 20 | Pulliam Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 25 | 4.2% | 16.4% | -8.5pp | 25.2% | 1.9% |
| 21 | McKinley Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 24 | 4.2% | 16.5% | -0.8pp | 30.6% | 3.4% |
| 22 | Flora Arca Mata Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 24 | 11.0% | 32.2% | -17.8pp | 34.1% | 4.4% |
| 23 | Grunsky Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 24 | 8.8% | 23.4% | -11.1pp | 32.3% | 3.9% |
| 24 | Wilson Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 23 | 4.3% | 17.4% | -10.7pp | 36.3% | 6.0% |
| 25 | Taylor Leadership Academy Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 23 | 6.4% | 21.4% | -16.3pp | 32.3% | 2.9% |
| 26 | Nightingale Charter Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 23 | 8.1% | 18.3% | -2.9pp | 25.8% | 1.9% |
| 27 | Elmwood Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 21 | 5.1% | 16.5% | -10.2pp | 28.1% | 3.0% |
| 28 | Madison Elementary Stockton Unified On the Rise | 20 | 4.7% | 13.2% | +11.1pp | 40.3% | 4.1% |
| 29 | Kennedy Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 20 | 5.5% | 20.4% | -3.5pp | 32.8% | 6.7% |
| 30 | John Marshall Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 19 | 5.6% | 12.0% | -13.9pp | 28.4% | 2.1% |
| 31 | Monroe Elementary Stockton Unified On the Rise | 19 | 3.2% | 12.2% | +7.9pp | 28.3% | 4.8% |
| 32 | Montezuma Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 19 | 5.5% | 16.6% | -17.7pp | 27.4% | 4.6% |
| 33 | George Washington Elementary Stockton Unified On the Rise | 19 | 1.7% | 11.3% | +5.7pp | 23.6% | 8.2% |
| 34 | Wilhelmina Henry Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 19 | 3.2% | 16.2% | -17.9pp | 28.0% | 6.1% |
| 35 | John C. Fremont Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 18 | 1.7% | 6.5% | -3.1pp | 32.6% | 4.1% |
| 36 | Hazelton Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 18 | 2.8% | 12.0% | -2.2pp | 37.6% | 3.1% |
| 37 | Fillmore Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 17 | 2.0% | 10.9% | -5.0pp | 40.8% | 1.1% |
| 38 | El Dorado Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 14 | 4.7% | 16.8% | -5.3pp | 44.5% | 6.4% |
| 39 | Alexander Hamilton Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 13 | 2.2% | 10.8% | -14.6pp | 32.5% | 4.7% |
| 40 | Adams Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 13 | 5.2% | 17.0% | -13.5pp | 42.4% | 10.5% |
| 41 | Roosevelt Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 11 | 2.7% | 11.4% | -3.0pp | 37.6% | 3.4% |
High Schools (11)
Stockton Unified has 11 ranked high schools averaging a Scope Score of 42.9 — 4.6 points below the state average of 47.5. 1 of 11 high schools score above 70.
The highest-scoring high school is Stockton Early College Academy with a Scope Score of 85 and 43.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stockton Early College Academy Stockton Unified Strong All-Around | 85 | 43.0% | 77.6% | 10.6% | 0.5% |
| 2 | Pacific Law Academy Stockton Unified Strong All-Around | 66 | 31.9% | 60.9% | 17.0% | 0.9% |
| 3 | Health Careers Academy Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 53 | 17.4% | 51.2% | 21.6% | 1.0% |
| 4 | Weber Institute Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 49 | 11.8% | 36.1% | 15.3% | 1.0% |
| 5 | Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 46 | 12.2% | 39.2% | 21.9% | 5.0% |
| 6 | Cesar Chavez High Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 39 | 6.9% | 21.9% | 35.0% | 5.3% |
| 7 | Stagg Senior High Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 38 | 6.3% | 23.6% | 42.2% | 6.8% |
| 8 | Edison High Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 37 | 6.2% | 25.7% | 39.2% | 6.9% |
| 9 | Franklin High Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 36 | 5.8% | 21.9% | 37.5% | 6.9% |
| 10 | Jane Frederick High Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 12 | 0.0% | 4.2% | 70.4% | 3.9% |
| 11 | Stockton High Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 11 | 2.5% | 8.8% | 79.7% | 1.1% |
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.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Stockton Unified
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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