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Schools in 95212 — Stockton, California

95212 has 6 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.6 — 9.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 25.9 to 41.6, a 15.8-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
15.8
25.9 – 41.6
Avg Exceeded %
11.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
25.8%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
6
With Scope Scores

How 95212 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Valentine Peyton Elementary with a Scope Score of 42 and 18.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95212 averages 25.8%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 95212 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95212
95212Stockton6Developing
34.6/100
95210Stockton7Needs Support
29.8/100
-4.9
95209Stockton11Developing
36.4/100
+1.7
95215Stockton7Developing
32.7/100
-2.0
95207Stockton14Developing
36.6/100
+2.0
95206Stockton19Needs Support
26.2/100
-8.5

School archetypes in 95212

1 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95212 is classified as 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 95212

#SchoolExceededScore
1Valentine Peyton Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
18.6%Developing
42/100
2Cesar Chavez High
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
6.9%Developing
39/100
3Ansel Adams
Lodi Unified Building Momentum
12.5%Developing
37/100
4George Lincoln Mosher
Lodi Unified On the Rise
10.0%Developing
32/100
5George W. Bush Elementary
Stockton Unified Building Momentum
15.0%Developing
31/100
6Davis Elementary
Lodi Unified Building Momentum
5.0%Needs Support
26/100

Schools in 95212 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 95212

  • 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 6 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.6/100, which is 9.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.3% 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 Valentine Peyton Elementary with a Scope Score of 42/100 and 18.6% 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 34.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.8% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 25.9 to 41.6, a 15.8-point spread.
How many schools are in Stockton?
Stockton has 6 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.