Summary:
This analysis examines 10 elementary schools in Stockton, CA's 95205 zip code, primarily serving grades K-8 within the Stockton Unified district, which ranks in the bottom 15% of California.
When comparing schools, Aspire Port City Academy stands out as the highest performer, ranking in the 36th percentile with the strongest test scores, followed by Grunsky Elementary and King Elementary as the top schools within Stockton Unified. In contrast, John C. Fremont Elementary and Dr. Lewis Dolphin Stallworth Senior Charter need significant support, ranking in the 1st and 2nd percentiles statewide, with the charter school showing particularly poor outcomes despite having the highest per-student spending.
Key challenges across the area include high economic need, with an average of 87% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, and a chronic absenteeism rate (31%) far exceeding the state average. Academic proficiency in English, math, and science lags significantly behind state averages, though the success of Aspire Port City Academy demonstrates that improvement is possible even in this high-need environment.
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