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#4230 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 44% in state
John F. Cruikshank Jr.
School · San Joaquin County Office of Education · Stockton, CA
A San Joaquin County Office of Education school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 213030, Stockton, CA 95213
- Math 25% proficient (2021)
- Reading 25% proficient (2021)
- 30.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at John F. Cruikshank Jr. score 25% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2021 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 15 points since 2018, reaching 25% in 2021, across a 13-year record (2009–2021).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2021)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John F. Cruikshank Jr. 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,836/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| One.charterCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,149 | Compare → |
| San Joaquin County CommunityEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 1,046 | Compare → |
| San Joaquin County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–12 | 0.0 mi | 838 | Compare → |
| Venture AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.3 | K–12 | 0.1 mi | 1,613 | 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.
San Joaquin County Office of Education
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $112,010NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
John F. Cruikshank Jr. is listed in San Joaquin County Office of Education; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John F. Cruikshank Jr.
John F. Cruikshank Jr. is a public school in Stockton, CA, part of San Joaquin County Office of Education, serving approximately 49 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #4,230 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John F. Cruikshank Jr.
What grades does John F. Cruikshank Jr. serve?
John F. Cruikshank Jr. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend John F. Cruikshank Jr.?
John F. Cruikshank Jr. has an enrollment of approximately 49 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John F. Cruikshank Jr.?
The student-teacher ratio at John F. Cruikshank Jr. is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John F. Cruikshank Jr. rank in CA?
John F. Cruikshank Jr. ranks #4,230 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John F. Cruikshank Jr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
John F. Cruikshank Jr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 John F. Cruikshank Jr.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John F. Cruikshank Jr. has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 12% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021).
Is John F. Cruikshank Jr. a charter school?
No, John F. Cruikshank Jr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John F. Cruikshank Jr. a Title I school?
No, John F. Cruikshank Jr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John F. Cruikshank Jr.?
93.9% of students at John F. Cruikshank Jr. 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 49
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 79.6%
- Phone
- (209) 468-4847
- 4-Year Graduation
- 30.0%
Official sources & links
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021; directory SY 2023–24
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