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Schools in 95337 — Manteca, California

95337 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.9 — 4.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.1 to 49.9, a 23.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
38.9
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
23.8
26.1 – 49.9
Avg Exceeded %
17.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
16.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 95337 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Nile Garden Elementary with a Scope Score of 50 and 23.3% of students exceeding standard.

Strong growth trajectory: Schools in 95337 show an average grade 3-to-5 improvement of +5.0 percentage points, suggesting these schools are adding real value over time.

Chronic absenteeism across 95337 averages 16.9%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 95337 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95337
95337Manteca438.9
95336Manteca1331.5-7.3
95338Mariposa431.4-7.5
95334Livingston535.7-3.2
95340Merced1331.4-7.5
95341Merced731.5-7.4

School archetypes in 95337

1 Growth Engine1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95337 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 95337

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Nile Garden Elementary
Manteca Unified Growth Engine
50San Joaquin23.3%49.9%11.4%1.0%
2Veritas Elementary
Manteca Unified Building Momentum
44San Joaquin24.3%47.9%15.7%1.1%
3Walter Woodward Elementary
Manteca Unified On the Rise
35San Joaquin12.7%31.2%17.2%2.0%
4Sequoia Elementary
Manteca Unified Building Momentum
26San Joaquin8.1%22.8%23.4%3.2%

Schools in 95337 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 95337

  • 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

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Manteca good?
Manteca's 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.9/100, which is 4.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. 17.1% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Manteca?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Manteca is Nile Garden Elementary with a Scope Score of 50/100 and 23.3% 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 Manteca schools compare to the state average?
Manteca elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.9 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.9 points below). The exceeded rate averages 17.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 16.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.1 to 49.9, a 23.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Manteca?
Manteca has 4 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 six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner 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.