Below Average
#8458 of 9,539 schools in CA
John Mccandless Charter
Elementary School · Lincoln Unified · Stockton, CA
A Lincoln Unified charter elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
915 Rose Marie Ln., Stockton, CA 95207
- Math 37% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at John Mccandless Charter score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 42% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
53.3%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where John Mccandless Charter 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 76Very Walkable
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 79Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,836/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stockton), 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
$68,767
Median home value
$409,000
Median rent
$1,549/mo
College educated
19.8%
Homeownership
41.1%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95207; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kohl Open ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 222 | Compare → |
| Walton Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 102 | Compare → |
| Cleveland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| First Baptist Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 156 | 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.
Lincoln Unified
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $14,607NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
John Mccandless Charter is listed in Lincoln Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John Mccandless Charter
John Mccandless Charter is a public elementary school in Stockton, CA, part of Lincoln Unified, serving approximately 448 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,458 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John Mccandless Charter
What grades does John Mccandless Charter serve?
John Mccandless Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend John Mccandless Charter?
John Mccandless Charter has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Mccandless Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at John Mccandless Charter is 21.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John Mccandless Charter rank in CA?
John Mccandless Charter ranks #8,458 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is John Mccandless Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
John Mccandless Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Mccandless Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John Mccandless Charter has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is John Mccandless Charter a charter school?
Yes, John Mccandless Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is John Mccandless Charter a Title I school?
No, John Mccandless Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John Mccandless Charter?
53.3% of students at John Mccandless Charter 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
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.4%
- Phone
- (209) 888-0160
- Area population (ZIP 95207)
- 52,441
- Area average commute
- 31 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 · 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 95207; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.