Nightingale Charter

Nightingale Charter is a K-8 public charter school serving 425 students in Stockton Unified, a district that faces significant academic challenges across the city.

While the school's overall test scores are below state averages, it performs better than most other neighborhood schools in the district that serve similar student populations. For example, its math scores are the highest among seven nearby Stockton Unified schools, and it has shown particular strength in middle school math. The school has also made impressive progress in reducing chronic student absences, now having one of the lowest rates in the area, which indicates a strong focus on student engagement and attendance.

Compared to other local charters like Aspire APEX Academy, Nightingale achieves similar academic results while spending less per student. However, a notable concern is a large performance gap between female and male students, with girls ranking much lower statewide. The school spends more per student than most district peers, such as McKinley Elementary and Dolores Huerta Elementary, which may contribute to its relative advantages within a difficult local context.