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#7959 of 9,539 schools in CA

Beckman Elementary

Elementary School · Lodi Unified · Lodi, CA

A Lodi Unified elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

2201 Scarborough Dr., Lodi, CA 95240

  • Math 19% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 21% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.2Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.5Below Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency18.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency20.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-27 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22 pts
Overall Proficiency20% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-2.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile26th
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.3:1
District spending per student$16,533
Chronic Absenteeism39.2%

Students at Beckman Elementary score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency19%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 20% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
43%
ELA
37%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
40%
2011
Math
44%
ELA
38%
2012
Math
47%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
24%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
22%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
31%
2018
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2019
Math
20%
ELA
29%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
12%
ELA
29%
2024
Math
19%
ELA
21%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Beckman 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average339/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$76,870

Median home value

$443,700

Median rent

$1,439/mo

College educated

18.4%

Homeownership

49.7%

Poverty rate

16.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95240; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Liberty Christian Academy of Lodi, Inc.Private · tuitionNot ratedK–80.2 mi181Compare →
Rio Valley CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.9K–120.7 mi731Compare →
Leroy Nichols ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.1K–60.9 mi321Compare →
Lois E. Borchardt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7K–60.9 mi709Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Lodi Unified

Schools in district
49
Rank in district
#40 of 46
District spending per student
$16,533NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
15.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Beckman Elementary is listed in Lodi Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Beckman Elementary

Beckman Elementary is a public elementary school in Lodi, CA, part of Lodi Unified, serving approximately 531 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,959 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Beckman Elementary

What grades does Beckman Elementary serve?

Beckman Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Beckman Elementary?

Beckman Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 531 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Beckman Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Beckman Elementary is 25.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Beckman Elementary rank in CA?

Beckman Elementary ranks #7,959 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Beckman Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Beckman Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Beckman Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Beckman Elementary has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Beckman Elementary a charter school?

No, Beckman Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Beckman Elementary a Title I school?

No, Beckman Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Beckman Elementary?

91.9% of students at Beckman 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 – 6th
Enrollment
531
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
San Joaquin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
39.2%
Area population (ZIP 95240)
50,682
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
33.9
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 95240; 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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