Summary:
This analysis examines 12 public schools in Stockton's 95205 zip code, serving approximately 6,565 students from kindergarten through 12th grade, with a notable concentration of ten elementary schools and two high schools, all operating within a high-poverty area.
Overall, the schools in this zip code face significant academic challenges, with average test scores well below state averages; only Aspire Port City Academy stands out as the top performer in core subjects. The two charter schools run by the Aspire networks generally outperform the eight schools in the Stockton Unified district, which ranks in the bottom 15% statewide. Aspire Langston Hughes Academy shows strong improvement with a graduation rate above the state average, while John C. Fremont Elementary and Jane Frederick High are the most challenged, with extremely low test scores and, in the high school's case, a critical absenteeism rate of 78%.
Key concerns for parents to consider include very low math proficiency across nearly all schools, chronically high student absenteeism, and a puzzling lack of correlation between higher per-student spending and better outcomes, as seen at Dr. Lewis Dolphin Stallworth Senior Charter. The data suggests families may want to closely examine the specific practices of the higher-performing Aspire charters, while being aware of the systemic struggles prevalent across the traditional district schools in the area.
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