Summary:
The 95203 zip code area of Stockton, California is home to 5 schools, including 3 elementary schools and 2 high schools, all part of the Stockton Unified School District. While the district as a whole is ranked 1289 out of 1568 in California and has a 1 out of 5 star rating, a few standout schools in the 95203 area demonstrate the potential for high-quality education in the community.
The two high schools, Health Careers Academy and Weber Institute, significantly outperform the elementary schools and the district/state averages on key metrics like graduation rates, test scores, and chronic absenteeism. Health Careers Academy ranks 727 out of 2,323 California high schools and has a 3 out of 5 star rating, while Weber Institute ranks 481 and has a 4 out of 5 star rating. In contrast, the elementary schools in the 95203 zip code area generally struggle, with low test scores, high chronic absenteeism, and low rankings compared to other California elementary schools.
Across all the schools, high rates of free/reduced lunch recipients suggest that the 95203 zip code area faces significant socioeconomic challenges, which likely contribute to the academic struggles observed. However, the standout results of Health Careers Academy and Weber Institute demonstrate that high-quality education is possible within the Stockton Unified School District, and understanding the factors that contribute to their success could provide valuable insights for improving the other schools in the area.
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