Summary:
The 7 elementary schools located in the 95204 zip code area of Stockton, California face significant challenges, with most schools underperforming compared to Stockton Unified and California state averages. However, a few schools stand out as bright spots, demonstrating that progress is possible with the right strategies and resources.
Primary Years Academy is the highest-performing school in the group, ranking 3057 out of 5,862 California elementary schools and earning a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages on standardized test scores and has the lowest chronic absenteeism rate at 26.3%. Commodore Stockton Skills also ranks higher than the other schools, outperforming the Stockton Unified averages on most test scores and having a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 26.6%.
However, the other schools in the 95204 zip code area generally struggle, with high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 26.3% to 52.6% and free/reduced lunch rates as high as 86.16%. Student-teacher ratios are also higher than the state average, and most schools fail to meet or exceed Stockton Unified and California averages on test scores. Addressing these systemic issues, from chronic absenteeism to economic disadvantage, will be crucial for improving educational opportunities and outcomes for students in this community.
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