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#6225 of 9,539 schools in CA
Anthony C. Traina Elementary
Elementary School · Jefferson Elementary · Tracy, CA
A Jefferson Elementary elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4256 Windsong Dr., Tracy, CA 95377
- Math 45% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Anthony C. Traina Elementary score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Anthony C. Traina Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,901/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tracy), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$155,984
Median home value
$773,500
Median rent
$2,837/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95377; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monticello ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–4 | 0.6 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Montessori Elementary & Middle School of TracyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Wanda Hirsch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 1.0 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Tom Hawkins ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 918 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,555NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Anthony C. Traina Elementary is listed in Jefferson Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Anthony C. Traina Elementary
Anthony C. Traina Elementary is a public elementary school in Tracy, CA, part of Jefferson Elementary, serving approximately 805 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,225 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Anthony C. Traina Elementary
What grades does Anthony C. Traina Elementary serve?
Anthony C. Traina Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Anthony C. Traina Elementary?
Anthony C. Traina Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 805 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Anthony C. Traina Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Anthony C. Traina Elementary is 24.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Anthony C. Traina Elementary rank in CA?
Anthony C. Traina Elementary ranks #6,225 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Anthony C. Traina Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Anthony C. Traina Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Anthony C. Traina Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Anthony C. Traina Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Anthony C. Traina Elementary a charter school?
No, Anthony C. Traina Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Anthony C. Traina Elementary a Title I school?
No, Anthony C. Traina Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anthony C. Traina Elementary?
40.5% of students at Anthony C. Traina Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 805
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.6%
- Phone
- (209) 839-2379
- Area population (ZIP 95377)
- 36,182
- Area average commute
- 46.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95377; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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