Below Average
#8333 of 9,539 schools in CA
Houston
Elementary School · Lodi Unified · Acampo, CA
A Lodi Unified elementary school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4600 East Acampo Rd., Acampo, CA 95220
- Math 8% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 10% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Houston score 9% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 9% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (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 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Houston 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 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- County Safety: Average339/100K
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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
$116,324
Median home value
$718,500
Median rent
$1,358/mo
College educated
25.1%
Homeownership
72%
Poverty rate
4.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95220; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe Serna Jr. CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.5 | K–8 | 0.0 mi | 366 | Compare → |
| Lawrence ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–6 | 2.2 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Lakewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–6 | 2.4 mi | 490 | Compare → |
| George Washington ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–6 | 2.8 mi | 368 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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
- #43 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
Houston is listed in Lodi Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Houston
Houston is a public elementary school in Acampo, CA, part of Lodi Unified, serving approximately 57 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,333 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Houston
What grades does Houston serve?
Houston serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Houston?
Houston has an enrollment of approximately 57 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Houston?
The student-teacher ratio at Houston is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Houston rank in CA?
Houston ranks #8,333 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Houston's MySchoolScout rating?
Houston has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Houston?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Houston has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Houston a charter school?
No, Houston is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Houston a Title I school?
No, Houston is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Houston?
93.0% of students at Houston 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
- 57
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small Suburb
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Phone
- (209) 331-7475
- Area population (ZIP 95220)
- 7,958
- Area median age
- 42.2
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 95220; 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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