Schools in 95209 — Stockton, California
95209 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.4 — 7.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 19.1 to 85.0, a 66.0-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.
How 95209 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Elkhorn with a Scope Score of 85 and 61.0% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.5 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95209. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95209 averages 26.5%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95209 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95209
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95209 are classified as Growth Engine or On the Rise — 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
All schools in 95209
| # | School | Score | County | Exceeded | Met+ | Absent | Susp. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Elkhorn Lodi Unified High Ceiling | 85 | San Joaquin | 61.0% | 91.7% | 8.7% | 1.3% |
| 2 | Bear Creek High Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 54 | San Joaquin | 14.1% | 34.3% | 29.4% | 4.6% |
| 3 | John Muir Elementary Lodi Unified Growth Engine | 47 | San Joaquin | 27.5% | 50.3% | 14.6% | 1.5% |
| 4 | Julia Morgan Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 39 | San Joaquin | 16.2% | 40.7% | 19.8% | 3.0% |
| 5 | Podesta Ranch Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 35 | San Joaquin | 21.3% | 47.8% | 21.2% | 1.8% |
| 6 | Harrison Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 26 | San Joaquin | 6.0% | 25.5% | 27.7% | 4.9% |
| 7 | Wagner-Holt Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 26 | San Joaquin | 7.1% | 16.8% | 28.7% | 3.0% |
| 8 | Colonial Heights Lincoln Unified On the Rise | 26 | San Joaquin | 9.9% | 28.6% | 23.7% | 4.6% |
| 9 | Oakwood Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 21 | San Joaquin | 4.8% | 19.7% | 28.4% | 1.5% |
| 10 | Plaza Robles Continuation High Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 21 | San Joaquin | 1.4% | 12.5% | 55.7% | 6.0% |
| 11 | Creekside Elementary Lodi Unified Building Momentum | 19 | San Joaquin | 2.3% | 18.8% | 34.1% | 4.7% |
Schools in 95209 on the map
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 95209
- 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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