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5.8 avg / 10

Lodi Unified School District

School District · Lodi, California

Students: 27,172
Teachers (FTE): 1,280

Avg Rating

5.8

out of 10

Schools

47

32 elem, 6 mid, 7 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,533

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.2:1

How this district compares

California rank

#481 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.5

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,533

$1,114 vs California median

District size

27,172 students

Much larger than California median

About Lodi Unified

Lodi Unified is a Lodi, California school district serving 47 schools. The district educates 27,172 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.2:1. The district invests $16,533 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.8/10, Lodi Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sutherland Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.1/10.

In standardized testing, Lodi Unified students show an average math proficiency of 28.4% and ELA proficiency of 37.5%.

The district includes 32 elementary schools , 6 middle schools , and 7 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Lodi Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 28.4%
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ELA Proficiency 37.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Lodi Unified with test data.

District Details

City
Lodi
Total Enrollment
27,172
Teachers (FTE)
1,280
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Lodi Unified?

Lodi Unified has 47 schools in total — 32 elementary, 6 middle, and 7 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Lodi Unified?

The average composite rating for Lodi Unified is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Lodi Unified?

Lodi Unified spends $16,533 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Lodi Unified?

The average student-teacher ratio in Lodi Unified is 21.2:1.

What is the top-rated school in Lodi Unified?

Sutherland Elementary is the highest-rated school in Lodi Unified with a composite score of 8.1/10.

What are the test scores in Lodi Unified?

Across schools in Lodi Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 28.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Lodi Unified compare to other districts in California?

Lodi Unified has an average school rating of 5.8/10 across 47 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.8/10
Math Proficiency
28.4%
ELA Proficiency
37.5%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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