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#3708 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 39% in state
Linden Elementary
Elementary School · Linden Unified · Linden, CA
A Linden Unified elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
18100 East Front St., Linden, CA 95236
- Math 41% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Linden Elementary score 40% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 40% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Linden 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$96,339
Median home value
$648,300
Median rent
$1,326/mo
College educated
26.9%
Homeownership
64.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95236; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Learners Cdc LlcPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 0.2 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Glenwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | Not available | 377 | Compare → |
| Waverly ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–8 | Not available | 412 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Linden Unified
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Linden Elementary is listed in Linden Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Linden Elementary
Linden Elementary is a public elementary school in Linden, CA, part of Linden Unified, serving approximately 399 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 22.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,708 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Linden Elementary
What grades does Linden Elementary serve?
Linden Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Linden Elementary?
Linden Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 399 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Linden Elementary is 22.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Linden Elementary rank in CA?
Linden Elementary ranks #3,708 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Linden Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Linden Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Linden Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Linden Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Linden Elementary a charter school?
No, Linden Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Linden Elementary a Title I school?
No, Linden Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Linden Elementary?
67.7% of students at Linden 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 399
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (209) 887-3600
- Area population (ZIP 95236)
- 4,506
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 95236; 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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