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#3813 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 40% in state

George Kelly Elementary

Elementary School · Tracy Joint Unified · Tracy, CA

A Tracy Joint Unified elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1975 West Lowell Ave., Tracy, CA 95376

  • Math 38% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.3Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.35 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.6Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-8.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.5 pts
Overall Proficiency46% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)41% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+4.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile65th
Resources & Environment6.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.6:1
District spending per student$16,876
Chronic Absenteeism19.5%

Students at George Kelly Elementary score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency38%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
51%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
56%
ELA
62%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
63%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
38%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
57%
2017
Math
45%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
46%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
31%
ELA
53%
2024
Math
38%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (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 42 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where George Kelly 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 11Car-Dependent
  • Transit 16Minimal Transit
  • Bike 31Somewhat 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

$103,493

Median home value

$588,200

Median rent

$2,023/mo

College educated

19.1%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95376; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Louis J. Villalovoz ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–51.2 mi412Compare →
West Valley Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–81.3 mi155Compare →
Wanda Hirsch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.1K–51.4 mi406Compare →

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.

Tracy Joint Unified

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#1 of 18
District spending per student
$16,876NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

George Kelly Elementary is listed in Tracy Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About George Kelly Elementary

George Kelly Elementary is a public elementary school in Tracy, CA, part of Tracy Joint Unified, serving approximately 926 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #3,813 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about George Kelly Elementary

What grades does George Kelly Elementary serve?

George Kelly Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend George Kelly Elementary?

George Kelly Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 926 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at George Kelly Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at George Kelly Elementary is 22.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does George Kelly Elementary rank in CA?

George Kelly Elementary ranks #3,813 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is George Kelly Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

George Kelly Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 George Kelly Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, George Kelly Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is George Kelly Elementary a charter school?

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

Is George Kelly Elementary a Title I school?

No, George Kelly Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

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

58.6% of students at George Kelly 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
926
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
San Joaquin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.5%
Area population (ZIP 95376)
54,853
Area average commute
40.7 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 95376; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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