School Profile · Stockton
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies: This school runs ahead of the state average. The bar itself is the harder conversation.
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies posts 39% meeting the standard against 35% statewide — ahead of most, with real headroom above the bar.
1670 East Sixth Street, 95206·Stockton Unified·Stockton·Grades 9-12·200 students·79% low-income·2024–25 CAASPP·(209) 933-7190·Website
Alternative school — serves students who benefit from a non-traditional educational setting. Scores are not directly comparable to comprehensive schools.
Scope Score
46
🌱 Building Momentum · Developing
ranked #1,010 statewide · #5 of 11 in Stockton Unified
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies scores 46 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 42nd percentile of 1,739 California high schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).
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Most rating sites would stop at “39% proficient” and call it done. Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies deserves a closer read. The school sits in Stockton, where three in four students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.
The headline number: 61.3% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide.
The story this school is actually telling
Proficient by 11th grade
39%
State 35%
Graduate
100%
State 88%
Pass an AP exam
0%
State 36%
Of 100 students here: 39 are proficient by 11th grade → 100 graduate → 0 pass an AP exam. The gaps between those bars are the questions to ask.
61.3%
Low-income · ELA · met standard
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies's most underrated number
61.3% of low-income students met the ELA standard — versus 38.2% for the same group statewide. That's the strongest kind of signal a school can post: it holds across income lines.
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies low-income: 61.3%State low-income: 38.2%
The 7 things our score weighs
Graduation rate
100.0%
State 87.6%
12.4pp above state avg
Exceeded standard
12.2%
State 15.5%
3.3pp below state avg
College readiness
0.0%
State 35.5%
AP exam pass rate below state avg
Met or exceeded
39.2%
State 34.6%
4.6pp above state avg
Chronic absenteeism
21.9%
State 32.1%
10.2pp below state avg
Suspension rate
5.0%
State 4.0%
1.0pp above state avg
EL proficiency (ELPAC)
9.3%
State 17.7%
8.5pp below state avg
Worth a school visit
Ask how the school challenges kids who clear the standard early. The gap between meeting and exceeding is where pacing shows.
Where the path goes
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The community around it
Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope ScoreStudent demographics
Hispanic92.0%
White1.0%
Black4.5%
Other2.5%
GenderFemale 41.0%Male 58.5%Non-binary 0.5%
Resources & Access
Enrollment
200
1,250 below CA avg (~1,450)
Free/Reduced Lunch
79%
15pp above CA avg (64%)
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
7 fewer students per teacher than CA avg
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,888
District avg: $15,856 · CA avg: $14,815 · School-level · CDE ESSA
EL Proficiency (ELPAC)
9.3% Level 4
Share of English Learners reaching full proficiency
Teacher Salary Range
$61,234 – $113,543
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
At Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies in Stockton, 61.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 27.1% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies outperforms its district average for low-income students by 34.2 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (9.7% Math proficient); Hispanic students (66.7% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 6.3 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 31 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Absenteeism · English Learner+7.4pp
29.3% vs 21.9% overall · n=41
Suspension · English Learner+4.8pp
9.8% vs 5.0% overall · n=41
ELA · Low-Income−6.3pp
61.3% vs 67.6% overall · n=31
1 more gap by subject
ELA Exceeded · Low-Income−5.5pp
16.1% vs 21.6% overall · n=31
Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.
Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income31 tested
ELA 61.3%·Math 9.7%· +34.2pp vs district
Hispanic33 tested
ELA 66.7%·Math 12.1%· +39.5pp vs district
Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.
Funding Breakdown
Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$83K
$2K below CA median
Median Home Value
$425K
$234K below CA median
Bachelor's+
12%
23pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
9.4 years avg experience
14 teachers · 14% first-year
Teacher Credentials
64% fully credentialed
21.4% on intern/emergency permit
CTE Pathway Completers
12 completed a career pathway
Sources: CDE SARC · CDE College/Career Indicator, 2024-25
Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →
For the data nerdsEvery number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
For the data nerds
Every number on this page
Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.
01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Graduation rate · 25%
100.0%
↑ vs CA 87.6% · 65th pctile
Exceeded standard · 22%
12.2%
↓ vs CA 15.5% · 47th pctile
College readiness · 20%
0.0%
↓ vs CA 35.5% · 29th pctile
Met or exceeded · 18%
39.2%
↑ vs CA 34.6% · 53th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
21.9%
↑ vs CA 32.1% · 58th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
5.0%
↓ vs CA 4.0% · 46th pctile
EL proficiency (ELPAC) · 5%
9.3%
↓ vs CA 17.7% · 43th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
| ELA | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 37 | 22% | 46% | 32% | 0% | 68% | +20 |
| Math | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT | MET+ | +/CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 11 | 37 | 3% | 8% | 27% | 62% | 11% | −13 |
| Science (CAST) | Tested | EXC | MET | NEAR | NOT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5/8/11 | 37 | 0% | 35% | 65% | 0% |
CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.
| Subgroup · ELA | Tested | MET+ | vs district | vs CA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Socioeconomically Disadvantaged | 31 | 61.3% | +34 | +23 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 33 | 66.7% | +39 | +28 |
03Peer comparison · nearest high schoolssorted by Scope Score
| School | Dist | Scope | EXC | MET+ | Growth | Susp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies ← | — | 46 | 12.2% | 39.2% | — | 5.0% |
| Stockton Early College Academy | 2.6 mi | 85 | 43.0% | 77.6% | — | 0.5% |
| Health Careers Academy | 2.3 mi | 53 | 17.4% | 51.2% | — | 1.0% |
| Weber Institute | 2.1 mi | 49 | 11.8% | 36.1% | — | 1.0% |
| California average | — | 47 | 15.5% | 34.6% | — | 4.0% |
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Graduation Rate
100.0%
AP Exam Prepared
Not offered
This school may not offer AP courses
A-G Completion
46.3%
A-G are the 15 courses (across 7 subjects) required for UC/CSU eligibility
College-Going Rate
54.5%
Scope Score history
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #892 → #861 → #1068 → #775 → #1010
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=1,739 high schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue
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Frequently asked questions
Is Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies a good high school?
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies has a Scope Score of 46 out of 100, placing it in the 42nd percentile of California high schools and ranked #1,010 statewide. 12.2% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 3.3 percentage points below the California average of 15.5%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for high schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 39.2% of students at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 12.2% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 27.0% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 12.2% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 74 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies rank in California?
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies ranks #1,010 among California high schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 42nd percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies?
21.9% of students at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), which is better than the California average of 32.1%. The suspension rate is 5.0%. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies compare to other schools in Stockton?
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies scores 46/100 (42nd percentile) among California high schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 200 students. Use the schools in Stockton page or the map view to compare all high schools nearby.
How does Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies in Stockton, 61.3% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 27.1% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies outperforms its district average for low-income students by 34.2 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (9.7% Math proficient); Hispanic students (66.7% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 6.3 percentage points for low-income students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 31 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.