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#8562 of 9,539 schools in CA

John R. Williams

Elementary School · Lincoln Unified · Stockton, CA

A Lincoln Unified elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2450 Meadow Ave., Stockton, CA 95207

  • Math 21% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 30% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.0Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.06 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.2Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency30.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-24.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-12.1 pts
Overall Proficiency26% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)29% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile34th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.8:1
District spending per student$14,607
Chronic Absenteeism36.8%

Students at John R. Williams score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency21%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency30%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 26% in 2024.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
44%
2010
Math
48%
ELA
44%
2011
Math
63%
ELA
58%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
28%
2017
Math
26%
ELA
33%
2018
Math
32%
ELA
34%
2019
Math
32%
ELA
34%
2020*
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2021*
Math
16%
ELA
24%
2022
Math
20%
ELA
28%
2024
Math
21%
ELA
30%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (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

80.2%

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 John R. Williams 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 65Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,836/100K

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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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Colonial HeightsEnrollment path unverified5.6K–80.6 mi524Compare →
Wagner-holt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.2K–60.9 mi443Compare →
Presentation Parish SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–81.0 mi276Compare →
Presentation Parish SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–81.0 mi247Compare →

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.

Lincoln Unified

Schools in district
14
Rank in district
#9 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 R. Williams is listed in Lincoln Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About John R. Williams

John R. Williams is a public elementary school in Stockton, CA, part of Lincoln Unified, serving approximately 541 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,562 of 9,539 schools in CA.

State assessment records show 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about John R. Williams

What grades does John R. Williams serve?

John R. Williams serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend John R. Williams?

John R. Williams has an enrollment of approximately 541 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at John R. Williams?

The student-teacher ratio at John R. Williams is 25.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does John R. Williams rank in CA?

John R. Williams ranks #8,562 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is John R. Williams's MySchoolScout rating?

John R. Williams has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 R. Williams?

Based on loaded state assessment records, John R. Williams has 30% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is John R. Williams a charter school?

No, John R. Williams is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is John R. Williams a Title I school?

No, John R. Williams is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John R. Williams?

80.2% of students at John R. Williams 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
541
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Joaquin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
36.8%
Area population (ZIP 95207)
52,441
Area average commute
31 min
Area median age
33.2
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 95207; this does not measure the attendance area.

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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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