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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.

Avg Scope Score
26.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.3
13.0 – 46.3
Avg Exceeded %
6.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
29.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
19
With Scope Scores

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

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95206
95206Stockton19Needs Support
26.2/100
95205Stockton7Needs Support
20.5/100
-5.7
95207Stockton14Developing
36.6/100
+10.5
95204Stockton7Needs Support
28.2/100
+2.0
95203Stockton5Developing
34.8/100
+8.6
95209Stockton11Developing
36.4/100
+10.2

School archetypes in 95206

2 On the Rise17 Building Momentum

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

#SchoolExceededScore
1Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
12.2%Developing
46/100
2Weston Ranch High
Manteca Unified Building Momentum
10.2%Developing
45/100
3Edison High
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
6.2%Developing
37/100
4New Vision High
Manteca Unified Building Momentum
1.4%Developing
32/100
5San Joaquin Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
11.7%Needs Support
29/100
6Great Valley Elementary
Manteca Unified Building Momentum
7.1%Needs Support
29/100
7Dolores Huerta Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
5.8%Needs Support
28/100
8Taft Elementary
Stockton Unified On the Rise
8.6%Needs Support
26/100
9Van Buren Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
4.1%Needs Support
26/100
10McKinley Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
4.2%Needs Support
24/100
11Taylor Leadership Academy
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
6.4%Needs Support
23/100
12Nightingale Charter
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
8.1%Needs Support
23/100
13George Y. Komure Elementary
Manteca Unified Building Momentum
6.0%Needs Support
21/100
14August Knodt Elementary
Manteca Unified Building Momentum
2.9%Needs Support
19/100
15John Marshall Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
5.6%Needs Support
19/100
16Monroe Elementary
Stockton Unified On the Rise
3.2%Needs Support
19/100
17Montezuma Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
5.5%Needs Support
19/100
18Hazelton Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
2.8%Needs Support
18/100
19Alexander 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.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95206

  • 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 Stockton good?
Stockton's 19 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 26.2/100, which is 17.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 6.0% 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 Stockton?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Stockton is Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 12.2% 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 Stockton schools compare to the state average?
Stockton elementary schools average a Scope Score of 26.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (17.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 6.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 29.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 13.0 to 46.3, a 33.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Stockton?
Stockton has 19 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.