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#8612 of 9,539 schools in CA

Madison Elementary

Elementary School · Stockton Unified · Stockton, CA

A Stockton Unified elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2939 Mission Rd., Stockton, CA 95204

  • Math 12% vs CA 37% (2024)
  • Reading 18% vs CA 46% (2024)
  • 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-34.1 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-25.6 pts
Overall Proficiency14% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)30% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-15.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.2:1
District spending per student$18,118
Chronic Absenteeism49.9%

Students at Madison Elementary score 14% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency12%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
37%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency18%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
46%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 15% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
33%
ELA
36%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
32%
2011
Math
28%
ELA
30%
2012
Math
28%
ELA
31%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
9%
ELA
13%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
11%
2016
Math
10%
ELA
13%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
18%
ELA
31%
2019
Math
18%
ELA
31%
2022
Math
11%
ELA
21%
2024
Math
12%
ELA
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 38 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

79.2%

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 Madison 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 67Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 58Bikeable
  • 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

$71,792

Median home value

$358,300

Median rent

$1,381/mo

College educated

20.5%

Homeownership

58.7%

Poverty rate

13.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95204; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Commodore Stockton SkillsEnrollment path unverified5.4K–80.8 mi964Compare →
Kohl Open ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7K–80.8 mi222Compare →
Primary Years AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.7K–50.8 mi230Compare →
Victory ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.7K–80.8 mi503Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Stockton Unified

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#45 of 54
District spending per student
$18,118NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Madison Elementary is listed in Stockton Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Madison Elementary

Madison Elementary is a public elementary school in Stockton, CA, part of Stockton Unified, serving approximately 730 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #8,612 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Madison Elementary

What grades does Madison Elementary serve?

Madison Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend Madison Elementary?

Madison Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 730 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Madison Elementary is 25.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Madison Elementary rank in CA?

Madison Elementary ranks #8,612 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Madison Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Madison Elementary 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 Madison Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Madison Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Madison Elementary a charter school?

No, Madison Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Madison Elementary a Title I school?

No, Madison Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Madison Elementary?

79.2% of students at Madison 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 – 8th
Enrollment
730
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Joaquin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
49.9%
Area population (ZIP 95204)
31,028
Area average commute
28.2 min
Area median age
36.7
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 95204; 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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