Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

Public K-5

 1750 W. Kavanagh Ave.
       Tracy, CA  95376-0315


(209) 830-3315

District: Tracy Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4690th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,087 Help


Students who attend Melville S. Jacobson Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Monte Vista Middle
High:    Merrill F. West High

Student/teacher ratio:  23.9 Help
Number of students:  583

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
54.2%
Asian:
18.9%
White:
13.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.8% Help


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Compare Details Melville S. Jacobson Elementary ranks worse than 79.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 8th among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Tracy Joint Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 21.68. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (54.2%), Asian (18.9%), White (13%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary is 23.9, which is the highest among 11 elementary schools in the Tracy Joint Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary is $8,087, which is the 5th highest among 11 elementary schools in the Tracy Joint Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Melville S. Jacobson Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Melville S. Jacobson Elementary 4690th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Melville S. Jacobson Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Tracy Joint Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Tracy Joint Unified 956th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 37.03 2805th 4809 41.7%
2005 34.51 3030th 4822 37.2%
2006 25.05 3654th 4818 24.2%
2007 24.53 3969th 5113 22.4%
2008 30.91 3517th 5113 31.2%
2009 30.09 3707th 5193 28.6%
2010 22.44 4429th 5314 16.7%
2011 32.82 3779th 5377 29.7%
2012 31.98 3805th 5390 29.4%
2013 26.31 4327th 5530 21.8%
2015 19.01 4730th 5611 15.7%
2016 17.67 4826th 5614 14.0%
2017 19.43 4747th 5692 16.6%
2018 19.74 4702nd 5662 17.0%
2019 24.33 4428th 5789 23.5%
2021 25.23 1047th 1417 26.1%
2022 19.61 4900th 5883 16.7%
2023 21.68 4676th 5848 20.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.66 862nd 3246 73.4%
2019 42.90 1612th 3275 50.8%
2021 43.42 264th 602 56.1%
2022 27.77 2767th 3311 16.4%
2023 46.53 1371st 3240 57.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.82 1965th 2416 18.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.27 4383rd 5084 13.8%
2019 29.68 3875th 5173 25.1%
2021 28.37 846th 1110 23.8%
2022 21.85 4508th 5264 14.4%
2023 18.48 4796th 5355 10.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.00 4619th 5413 14.7%
2019 23.49 4341st 5492 21.0%
2021 28.53 882nd 1267 30.4%
2022 26.21 4105th 5635 27.2%
2023 26.09 4114th 5595 26.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.89 1312th 2128 38.3%
2019 34.88 1540th 2585 40.4%
2021 14.49 293rd 293 0.0%
2022 18.86 2053rd 2227 7.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 10.23 122nd 130 6.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.21 4364th 5431 19.6%
2019 26.03 4099th 5510 25.6%
2021 23.93 964th 1272 24.2%
2022 15.60 5160th 5663 8.9%
2023 19.23 4769th 5627 15.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 0.59 1063rd 1071 0.7%
2019 0.86 1130th 1149 1.7%
2022 8.67 1045th 1154 9.4%
2023 3.52 1127th 1183 4.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.75 3998th 4830 17.2%
2019 33.23 3449th 4963 30.5%
2022 20.00 4499th 5084 11.5%
2023 20.37 4453rd 5079 12.3%
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Rank History for White students at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.71 2600th 2737 5.0%
2019 9.60 2643rd 2834 6.7%
2022 11.76 2484th 2726 8.9%
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Enrollment information for Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 477 43 87 85 7 n/a n/a 0 699
1999 498 46 102 115 6 n/a n/a 0 767
2000 520 50 122 170 7 n/a n/a 0 869
2001 468 63 180 222 4 n/a n/a 0 937
2002 308 64 242 214 4 n/a n/a 0 832
2003 308 64 242 214 4 n/a n/a 0 832
2004 289 93 273 270 11 n/a n/a 0 936
2005 242 86 308 308 15 n/a n/a 0 959
2006 162 58 189 270 6 n/a n/a 9 694
2007 151 63 160 308 3 n/a n/a 22 707
2008 130 48 152 295 1 n/a n/a 0 626
2009 120 58 149 270 2 6 51 0 656
2010 114 55 135 310 1 8 29 0 652
2011 111 52 127 304 2 9 25 0 630
2012 113 44 131 310 1 9 35 0 643
2013 111 41 113 313 2 8 36 0 624
2014 113 38 114 324 2 5 28 0 624
2015 132 39 114 311 2 6 37 0 641
2016 126 46 131 306 1 9 29 0 648
2017 116 41 124 317 1 8 24 0 631
2018 123 43 130 325 1 11 24 0 657
2019 106 42 130 329 2 16 27 0 652
2020 84 43 105 324 3 13 29 0 601
2021 76 34 102 319 2 15 26 1 575
2022 67 31 104 317 2 13 31 0 565
2023 76 28 110 316 4 16 31 2 583

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 699 30.0 23.3 11.6
1999 767 31.0 24.7 12.3
2000 869 37.0 23.5 11
2001 937 42.0 22.3 11.2
2002 832 46.0 18.1 18.9
2003 832 46.0 18.1 18.9
2004 936 46.0 20.3 24.5
2005 959 41.0 23.4 24.3
2006 694 33.0 21.0 28.5
2007 707 30.0 23.6 36.2
2008 626 33.0 19.0 41.5
2009 656 31.0 19.9 49.4
2010 652 31.0 21.0 50.6
2011 630 n/a n/a 57.5
2012 643 25.0 25.7 n/a
2013 624 25.0 24.9 56.9
2014 624 23.9 26.0 53.5
2015 641 28.0 22.8 53.4
2016 648 27.0 24.0 56.5
2017 631 28.0 22.5 62.6
2018 657 28.0 23.4 64.2
2019 652 27.0 24.1 65.2
2020 601 n/a n/a 67.4
2021 575 24.5 23.4 61.7
2022 565 24.0 23.5 62.1
2023 583 24.3 23.9 69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 699 30.0 23.3 11.6
1999 767 31.0 24.7 12.3
2000 869 37.0 23.5 11
2001 937 42.0 22.3 11.2
2002 832 46.0 18.1 18.9
2003 832 46.0 18.1 18.9
2004 936 46.0 20.3 24.5
2005 959 41.0 23.4 24.3
2006 694 33.0 21.0 28.5
2007 707 30.0 23.6 36.2
2008 626 33.0 19.0 41.5
2009 656 31.0 19.9 49.4
2010 652 31.0 21.0 50.6
2011 630 n/a n/a 57.5
2012 643 25.0 25.7 n/a
2013 624 25.0 24.9 56.9
2014 624 23.9 26.0 53.5
2015 641 28.0 22.8 53.4
2016 648 27.0 24.0 56.5
2017 631 28.0 22.5 62.6
2018 657 28.0 23.4 64.2
2019 652 27.0 24.1 65.2
2020 601 n/a n/a 67.4
2021 575 24.5 23.4 61.7
2022 565 24.0 23.5 62.1
2023 583 24.3 23.9 69.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%99.0%100.0%
201397.0%2.0%0.0%1.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%98.0%
201499.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201599.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201692.0%4.0%2.0%2.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%92.0%
201797.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
2018≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201998.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%98.0%98.0%
202095.1%0.0%2.0%98.0%97.1%96.1%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,087

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4428th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4676th of 5848 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Melville S. Jacobson Elementary)37.924.7
 13.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tracy Joint Unified)42.936.9
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Melville S. Jacobson Elementary)42.128.7
 13.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tracy Joint Unified)44.237.7
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Melville S. Jacobson Elementary)31.630.2
 1.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tracy Joint Unified)38.234.9
 3.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Melville S. Jacobson Elementary)2629.9
 3.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tracy Joint Unified)34.531.3
 3.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Melville S. Jacobson Elementary)32.120
 12.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Tracy Joint Unified)38.136.5
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Melville S. Jacobson Elementary)23.28.8
 14.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tracy Joint Unified)26.222
 4.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Melville S. Jacobson Elementary)15.214.3
 0.9%
   5th Grade Science (Tracy Joint Unified)20.821.8
 1%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students652583
 10.6%
African American4228
 33.3%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian130110
 15.4%
Hispanic329316
 4%
Pacific Islander1616
White10676
 28.3%
Two or More Races2731
 14.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.2%69.8%
 4.6%


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Students who attend Melville S. Jacobson Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Monte Vista Middle
High : Merrill F. West High

Melville S. Jacobson Elementary ranks in the bottom 20.1% of California elementary schools.

Students at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary are 54% Hispanic, 19% Asian, 13% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Pacific Islander.

In the 2022-23 school year, 583 students attended Melville S. Jacobson Elementary.


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