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Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies ranks 1032 nd of 2323 California high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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In the 2022-23 school year, 206 students attended Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies.

What is the racial makeup of Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies?

Students at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies are 88% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 3% African American, 1% American Indian.

Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies

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Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies is a public high school in Stockton, California, serving 206 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Stockton Unified School District, which has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite facing challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates reaching 38.3% in 2021-2022 and uneven academic performance, the school has shown some strengths. Its four-year graduation rate was an impressive 98.2% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the district and state averages. However, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts (51.11%) and Science (26.67%) were higher than the district averages, but significantly lower in Mathematics (11.11%). The school serves a predominantly low-income population, with 71.36% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023.

When compared to nearby schools, Stockton Early College Academy, a public charter school, consistently outperforms Edward C. Merlo Institute and the district in academic measures, while Jane Frederick High, another public high school in the district, struggles significantly. Weber Institute performs better than Edward C. Merlo Institute in most academic areas, but still lags behind the state averages. Addressing the school's weaknesses, such as chronic absenteeism and uneven academic performance, while leveraging its strengths, will be crucial for improving overall student outcomes and providing a high-quality education for the community it serves.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1670 East Sixth St.
Stockton, CA 95206-2352

(209) 933-7190

District: Stockton Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1032^nd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,017

Student/teacher ratio: 15.0

Number of students: 206

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

88.3%

Asian:

4.9%

African American:

2.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies ranks better than 55.6% of high schools in California. It also ranks 5^th among 11 ranked high schools in the Stockton Unified School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.55. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a 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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (88.3%), Asian (4.9%), African American (2.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies is 15, which is the lowest among 11 high schools in the Stockton Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies employs 13.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies is $12,017, which is the 3^rd highest among 11 high schools in the Stockton Unified School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies 1032^nd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies in the ranking list.)

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Stockton Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Stockton Unified 1289^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2008	44.21	815^th	2117	61.5%
2009	42.62	941^st	2238	58.0%
2010	13.83	1876^th	2281	17.8%
2011	12.99	1944^th	2367	17.9%
2012	15.15	1811^th	2354	23.1%
2013	17.57	1760^th	2426	27.5%
2015	8.59	1944^th	1994	2.5%
2016	15.65	1599^th	2039	21.6%
2017	20.78	1496^th	2021	26.0%
2018	11.67	1724^th	2017	14.5%
2019	36.29	1306^th	2133	38.8%
2021	15.62	1070^th	1290	17.1%
2022	30.58	1413^th	2123	33.4%
2023	14.87	1840^th	2348	21.6%
2024	43.55	1032^nd	2323	55.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	25.40	739^th	938	21.2%
2019	28.08	857^th	941	8.9%
2022	36.24	634^th	1044	39.3%
2023	23.56	1149^th	1323	13.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	12.82	1559^th	1862	16.3%
2019	49.55	939^th	1937	51.5%
2021	16.23	935^th	1126	17.0%
2022	38.85	1153^rd	1943	40.7%
2023	15.78	1769^th	2247	21.3%
2024	49.51	868^th	2235	61.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	8.42	1598^th	1760	9.2%
2019	28.72	1301^st	1833	29.0%
2021	10.02	966^th	1054	8.3%
2022	24.30	1407^th	1858	24.3%
2023	13.87	1761^st	2118	16.9%
2024	22.58	1526^th	2098	27.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	12.16	1556^th	1834	15.2%
2019	37.61	1127^th	1880	40.1%
2021	16.16	941^st	1122	16.1%
2022	33.34	1216^th	1916	36.5%
2023	15.04	1737^th	2207	21.3%
2024	58.26	635^th	2172	70.8%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	12.37	1459^th	1742	16.2%
2019	43.68	1026^th	1814	43.4%
2022	35.16	1200^th	1861	35.5%
2023	15.91	1689^th	2142	21.1%
2024	55.55	702^nd	2125	67.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2008	3	16	3	164	6	n/a	n/a	192
2009	6	19	1	145	8	0	0	179
2010	9	20	3	194	10	1	1	238
2011	5	15	4	217	8	1	0	250
2012	6	9	4	203	5	0	0	227
2013	3	8	6	220	4	1	0	242
2014	5	6	6	200	1	0	0	218
2015	4	6	5	205	0	0	0	220
2016	7	4	4	194	0	1	0	210
2017	7	4	6	192	2	0	1	212
2018	4	6	5	181	2	0	1	199
2019	3	7	5	155	3	0	1	174
2020	2	9	7	188	2	1	1	210
2021	3	9	7	184	4	1	2	210
2022	3	8	6	193	3	1	2	216
2023	2	6	10	182	3	1	2	206

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

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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 Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	192	13.3	14.4	71.4
2009	179	13.4	12.4	82.7
2010	238	10.0	23.8	80.7
2011	250	n/a	n/a	78
2012	227	9.0	25.2	n/a
2013	242	10.0	24.2	75.6
2014	218	10.3	21.0	93.6
2015	220	9.0	24.4	88.6
2016	210	10.0	21.0	66.2
2017	212	11.0	19.2	87.3
2018	199	11.3	17.5	90.5
2019	174	11.2	15.4	87.9
2020	210	n/a	n/a	86.2
2021	210	13.0	16.1	88.1
2022	216	14.0	15.4	83.8
2023	206	13.6	15.0	71.4

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 Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	192	13.3	14.4	71.4
2009	179	13.4	12.4	82.7
2010	238	10.0	23.8	80.7
2011	250	n/a	n/a	78
2012	227	9.0	25.2	n/a
2013	242	10.0	24.2	75.6
2014	218	10.3	21.0	93.6
2015	220	9.0	24.4	88.6
2016	210	10.0	21.0	66.2
2017	212	11.0	19.2	87.3
2018	199	11.3	17.5	90.5
2019	174	11.2	15.4	87.9
2020	210	n/a	n/a	86.2
2021	210	13.0	16.1	88.1
2022	216	14.0	15.4	83.8
2023	206	13.6	15.0	71.4

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$12,017

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies

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 1306^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 1840^th of 2348 High schools	17.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies)	38.8	22.8	16%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Stockton Unified)	44.1	41.1	3%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies)	14.3	5.3	9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Stockton Unified)	18.9	11.7	7.2%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies)	18.4	5.3	13.1%
11th Grade Science (Stockton Unified)	13.8	16.1	2.3%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	174	206	18.4%
African American	7	6	14.3%
American Indian	3	3
Asian	5	10	100%
Hispanic	155	182	17.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	3	2	33.3%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	87.9%	71.4%	16.6%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science 10th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies	Public	9-12	1670 East Sixth St.	Stockton	95206	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7190	206	14	15.0	71.4%	2 (1.0%)	6 (2.9%)	182 (88.3%)	10 (4.9%)	3 (1.5%)	1 (0.5%)	2 (1.0%)	43.6	1032^nd of 2323 public high schools	55.6%		14.9	1840^th of 2348 public high schools	21.6%	808			26.7		25.5				51.1	51.1				11.1	11.1	$12,017
Aspire Stockton 6-12 Secondary Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	2428 Belleview Ave.	Stockton	95206	San Joaquin County	Aspire Stockton 6-12 Secondary Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 337-3010	142	4	33.8	90.8%	3 (2.1%)	45 (31.7%)	71 (50.0%)	13 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.0%)	17	1754^th of 2323 public high schools	24.5%		17.6	1761^st of 2348 public high schools	25.0%	7	9.7				9.7	13.5	29.1	30.7		24.9	5.8	17.9	14.5		12.9
Edison High	Public	9-12	100 West Dr. Martin Luther Kin	Stockton	95206	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7425	2,558	105	24.2	73.7%	32 (1.3%)	274 (10.7%)	1,866 (72.9%)	280 (10.9%)	33 (1.3%)	16 (0.6%)	54 (2.1%)	28.1	1470^th of 2323 public high schools	36.7%		24.7	1576^th of 2348 public high schools	32.9%	106			13.5		13.5				38.8	38.8				10.5	10.5	$8,774
Jane Frederick High	Public	9-12	1141 East Weber Ave.	Stockton	95205	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7340	189	11	16.4	88.4%	6 (3.2%)	34 (18.0%)	132 (69.8%)	10 (5.3%)	4 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	7.3	2233^rd of 2323 public high schools	3.9%		7.8	2211^th of 2348 public high schools	5.8%	22			0.0	0.0	0.0				5.2	5.2				0.0	0.0	$15,066
Stockton Collegiate International Secondary	Public, Charter	6-12	400 E. Main St.	Stockton	95202	San Joaquin County	Stockton Collegiate International Secondary District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 390-9861	449	23	19.3	32.3%	42 (9.4%)	32 (7.1%)	264 (58.8%)	70 (15.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	39 (8.7%)	40.4	1118^th of 2323 public high schools	51.9%		49	889^th of 2348 public high schools	62.1%	229	18.7	31.4			24.4	31.2	48.0	40.0	66.7	44.3	10.3	20.6	6.7	18.8	13.5
Pride Continuation	Public	10-12	18527 East Main St.	Linden	95236	San Joaquin County	Linden Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 887-3894	29	2	14.6	89.7%	6 (20.7%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (72.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7	2250^th of 2323 public high schools	3.1%		6.8	2281^st of 2348 public high schools	2.9%	31			0.0		0.0				5.3	5.3				0.0	0.0	$9,786
Stockton High	Public	9-12	22 South Van Buren St.	Stockton	95202	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7365	135	5	26.9	67.4%	7 (5.2%)	16 (11.9%)	94 (69.6%)	7 (5.2%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	9 (6.7%)	10.1	2010^th of 2323 public high schools	13.5%		16	1804^th of 2348 public high schools	23.2%	206			3.1		3.1				17.1	17.1				0.0	0.0	$9,663
Weber Institute	Public	9-12	302 West Weber Ave.	Stockton	95203	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7330	378	22	17.4	72.8%	16 (4.2%)	14 (3.7%)	304 (80.4%)	35 (9.3%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	70	481^st of 2323 public high schools	79.3%		60.9	638^th of 2348 public high schools	72.8%	157			41.2		41.2				70.6	70.6				24.7	24.7	$9,810
Health Careers Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	931 East Magnolia St.	Stockton	95203	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7360	407	22	18.5	72.7%	10 (2.5%)	18 (4.4%)	320 (78.6%)	49 (12.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.2%)	55.9	727^th of 2323 public high schools	68.7%		61	633^rd of 2348 public high schools	73.0%	94			31.3		31.3				65.1	65.1				14.5	14.5	$10,162
San Joaquin County Regional Occupational Center Program	Public	10-12	2707 Transworld Dr.	Stockton	95206	San Joaquin County	San Joaquin County Regional Occupational Program	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(209) 468-9005	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

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