Schools in 95206 — Stockton, California
95206 has 19 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.2 — 17.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 13.0 to 46.3, a 33.3-point spread.
How 95206 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies with a Scope Score of 46 and 12.2% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 5.6 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95206. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95206 averages 29.2%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 95206 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 95206
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 95206 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 95206
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 12.2% | Developing 46/100 |
| 2 | Weston Ranch High Manteca Unified Building Momentum | 10.2% | Developing 45/100 |
| 3 | Edison High Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 6.2% | Developing 37/100 |
| 4 | New Vision High Manteca Unified Building Momentum | 1.4% | Developing 32/100 |
| 5 | San Joaquin Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 11.7% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 6 | Great Valley Elementary Manteca Unified Building Momentum | 7.1% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 7 | Dolores Huerta Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 5.8% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 8 | Taft Elementary Stockton Unified On the Rise | 8.6% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 9 | Van Buren Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 4.1% | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 10 | McKinley Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 4.2% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 11 | Taylor Leadership Academy Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 6.4% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 12 | Nightingale Charter Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 8.1% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 13 | George Y. Komure Elementary Manteca Unified Building Momentum | 6.0% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 14 | August Knodt Elementary Manteca Unified Building Momentum | 2.9% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 15 | John Marshall Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 5.6% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 16 | Monroe Elementary Stockton Unified On the Rise | 3.2% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 17 | Montezuma Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 5.5% | Needs Support 19/100 |
| 18 | Hazelton Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 2.8% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 19 | Alexander Hamilton Elementary Stockton Unified Building Momentum | 2.2% | Needs Support 13/100 |
Schools in 95206 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.
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- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access
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