Tracy Joint Unified School District
School District · Tracy, California
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,876
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
19
11 elem, 2 mid, 5 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$16,876
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.7:1
Evaluating Tracy Joint Unified?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Tracy Joint 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.
George Kelly Elementary
Tracy · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
John C. Kimball High
Tracy · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Monte Vista Middle
Tracy · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#511 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$16,876
$771 vs California median
District size
13,846 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Tracy Joint Unified ranks #511 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Tracy Joint Unified's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 18 schools. Its top-rated schools are George Kelly Elementary (6.8/10), John C. Kimball High (6.7/10), and Monte Vista Middle (6.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.4/10 despite 85% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.1 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 Tracy Joint Unified schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +13.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Tracy Joint Unified schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Tracy Joint Unified
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (18 of 19). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Kelly Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 2 | John C. Kimball High | 6.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Monte Vista Middle | 6.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Gladys Poet-christian Elementary | 6.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Merrill F. West High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 6 | George and Evelyn Stein Continuation | 6.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Art Freiler | 6.0 / 10 |
| 8 | South/west Park Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Louis J. Villalovoz Elementary | 5.8 / 10 |
| 10 | Tracy High | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 19 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Tracy Joint Unified
Tracy Joint Unified is a Tracy, California school district serving 19 schools. The district educates 13,846 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.7:1. The district invests $16,876 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.6/10, Tracy Joint Unified demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is George Kelly Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.8/10.
In standardized testing, Tracy Joint Unified students show an average math proficiency of 32.3% and ELA proficiency of 40.5%.
The district includes 11 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 5 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Tracy Joint Unified, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Tracy Joint Unified with test data.
Schools in Tracy Joint Unified
19 schools Elementary Schools 11
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 5
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- Tracy
- Total Enrollment
- 13,846
- Teachers (FTE)
- 638
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Tracy Joint Unified?
Tracy Joint Unified has 19 schools in total — 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 5 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Tracy Joint Unified?
The average composite rating for Tracy Joint Unified is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Tracy Joint Unified?
Tracy Joint Unified spends $16,876 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Tracy Joint Unified?
The average student-teacher ratio in Tracy Joint Unified is 21.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Tracy Joint Unified?
George Kelly Elementary is the highest-rated school in Tracy Joint Unified with a composite score of 6.8/10.
What are the test scores in Tracy Joint Unified?
Across schools in Tracy Joint Unified with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Tracy Joint Unified compare to other districts in California?
Tracy Joint Unified has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 19 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
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.5%
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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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