Lodi Unified School District
School District · Lodi, California
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
47
32 elem, 6 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,533
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
47
32 elem, 6 mid, 7 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,533
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.2:1
Evaluating Lodi Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Lodi Unified as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Joe Serna Jr. Charter
Acampo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Middle College High
Stockton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Elkhorn
Stockton · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#432 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.3
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,533
$1,114 vs California median
District size
27,172 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Lodi Unified ranks #432 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Lodi Unified's schools with real test data average 5.9/10 across 46 schools. Its top-rated schools are Joe Serna Jr. Charter (8.5/10), Middle College High (8.5/10), and Elkhorn (8.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 79% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Lodi Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Lodi Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Lodi Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (46 of 47). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joe Serna Jr. Charter | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Middle College High | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Elkhorn | 8.5 / 10 |
| 4 | John Muir Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Vinewood Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 6 | Ellerth E. Larson Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Victor Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Millswood Middle | 7.3 / 10 |
| 9 | Heritage Elementary | 7.3 / 10 |
| 10 | Lodi Middle | 6.8 / 10 |
See all 47 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.9/10, Lodi Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Elkhorn, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Lodi Unified students show an average math proficiency of 34.0% and ELA proficiency of 40.4%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Lodi Unified with test data.
Schools in Lodi Unified
47 schools Elementary Schools 32
Middle Schools 6
High Schools 7
Other Schools 2
District Details
- State
- California
- 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 5.9/10. 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?
Elkhorn is the highest-rated school in Lodi Unified with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Lodi Unified?
Across schools in Lodi Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.4%. 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 5.9/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.4%
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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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