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Stockton Unified

Below Average2024–25 data52 schools · avg 28.7/100

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.

Avg Scope Score
28.7
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
74.3
10.9 – 85.2
Avg Exceeded %
8.6%
State avg: 21.6%
CDE CAASPP 2025
Chronic Absenteeism
30.6%
State avg: 18.1%
CDE Attendance 2025
Schools Ranked
52
With Scope Scores
Charter Schools
5
of 52 ranked schools
LevelAvg ScoreSchoolsExceededAbsent
ElementaryNeeds Support
24.9/100
417.4%29.3%
HighDeveloping
42.9/100
1113.1%35.5%

K–12 pipeline

The typical school path in Stockton Unified, top-scoring shown first.

Elementary
24.9
avg score · 41 schools
Rio Calaveras Elementary
Developing
44/100
Commodore Stockton Skills
Developing
43/100
Primary Years Academy
Developing
42/100
+38 more elementary schools
→
High
42.9
avg score · 11 schools
Stockton Early College Academy
Strong
85/100
Pacific Law Academy
Solid
66/100
Health Careers Academy
Solid
53/100
+8 more high schools

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

6 On the Rise2 Strong All-Around1 Culture First43 Building Momentum

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

Hispanic
71.3%
White
4.1%
Asian
8.3%
Black
8.2%
Other
8.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
80%
Economic need indicator · district avg
CDE CAASPP 2025

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.

Per-Pupil Spending
$15,856
State avg: $14,815
District Enrollment
36,190
Students for funding calc
2016–2020 Trend
↑ 43.4%
$11,055 → $15,856
Spending Efficiency
1.81
Scope Score per $1K spent
Spending Breakdown
Instruction 57%Support 40%Other 3%
NCES F-33 Finance · District-level data — not school-specific

Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020

Teacher compensation

Salary Range
$61,234–$113,543
District schedule · CA median ~$98K
Teaching Staff
1,656
Full-time equivalent teachers

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Rio Calaveras Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
22.7%Developing
44/100
2Commodore Stockton Skills
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
18.2%Developing
43/100
3Primary Years Academy
Stockton Unified On the Rise
19.1%Developing
42/100
4Valentine Peyton Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
18.6%Developing
42/100
5August Elementary
Stockton Unified On the Rise
11.2%Developing
33/100
6Pittman Charter
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
5.7%Developing
32/100
7George W. Bush Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
15.0%Developing
31/100
8Kohl Open Elementary
Stockton Unified Culture First
6.1%Needs Support
29/100
9San Joaquin Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Needs Support
29/100
10Cleveland Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
9.0%Needs Support
28/100
11King Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
9.9%Needs Support
28/100
12Dolores Huerta Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
5.8%Needs Support
28/100
13Victory Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
9.8%Needs Support
27/100
14Hoover Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
7.3%Needs Support
26/100
15Maxine Hong Kingston Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Needs Support
26/100
16Harrison Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
6.0%Needs Support
26/100
17Taft Elementary
Stockton Unified On the Rise
8.6%Needs Support
26/100
18Spanos (Alex G.) Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
6.8%Needs Support
26/100
19Van Buren Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
4.1%Needs Support
26/100
20Pulliam Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
25/100
21McKinley Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
24/100
22Flora Arca Mata
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
11.0%Needs Support
24/100
23Grunsky Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
8.8%Needs Support
24/100
24Wilson Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
4.3%Needs Support
23/100
25Taylor Leadership Academy
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
6.4%Needs Support
23/100
26Nightingale Charter
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
8.1%Needs Support
23/100
27Elmwood Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
5.1%Needs Support
21/100
28Madison Elementary
Stockton Unified On the Rise
4.7%Needs Support
20/100
29Kennedy Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
5.5%Needs Support
20/100
30John Marshall Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
5.6%Needs Support
19/100

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.

#SchoolExceededScore
1Stockton Early College Academy
Stockton Unified Strong All-Around
43.0%Strong
85/100
2Pacific Law Academy
Stockton Unified Strong All-Around
31.9%Solid
66/100
3Health Careers Academy
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
17.4%Solid
53/100
4Weber Institute
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
11.8%Developing
49/100
5Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
12.2%Developing
46/100
6Cesar Chavez High
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
6.9%Developing
39/100
7Stagg Senior High
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
6.3%Developing
38/100
8Edison High
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
6.2%Developing
37/100
9Franklin High
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
5.8%Developing
36/100
10Jane Frederick High
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
12/100
11Stockton High
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
2.5%Needs Support
11/100

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

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Stockton Unified a good school district?
Stockton Unified has 52 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 28.7/100, which is 15.1 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.6% of students exceed the state standard on average. The Scope Score measures academic performance and school climate across six dimensions. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in Stockton Unified?
The highest-scoring school in Stockton Unified is Stockton Early College Academy with a Scope Score of 85/100 and 43.0% exceeding standard. See methodology.
How much does Stockton Unified spend per student?
Stockton Unified spends $15,856 per student in current expenditures. The state average is $14,815. Spending data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data Fiscal Survey (F-33). Higher spending does not automatically mean better outcomes — the Scope Score measures what happens in the classroom regardless of budget.
What is the teacher salary range in Stockton Unified?
Teacher salaries in Stockton Unified range from $61,234–$113,543 based on the district's salary schedule (CDE Form J-90). The California statewide median teacher salary is approximately $98,000.
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-level growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Full methodology and weights.

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