Below Average
#7902 of 9,539 schools in CA
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary
Elementary School · Tracy Joint Unified
1750 West Kavanagh Ave., Tracy, CA 95376
Enrollment
606
Student-Teacher
22.4:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
606
Student-Teacher
22.4:1
Score
4.5
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,902 of 9,539
In Tracy
#27 of 31
public schools
In district
#16 of 18
Tracy Joint Unified
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Melville S. Jacobson Elementary
Elementary School in Tracy · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Melville S. Jacobson Elementary
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary is a public elementary school in Tracy, CA, part of Tracy Joint Unified. Melville S.
Jacobson Elementary serves approximately 606 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Melville S. Jacobson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,902 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Melville S. Jacobson Elementary show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.5 · Below Average
- District avg 5.5
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary runs 22.4:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
36% of students at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Melville S. Jacobson Elementary — Students at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
81.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 4.0/10.
How Melville S. Jacobson Elementary Compares
See how Melville S. Jacobson Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1750 West Kavanagh Ave., Tracy, CA 95376
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Melville S. Jacobson Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Primary Charter (rated 8.4/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST BERNARDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, BELLA VISTA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (rated 6.0/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Tracy, see our Tracy schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Tracy Independent Study Charter Tracy | 0.5 mi | 3.2 |
| Merrill F. West High Tracy | 0.6 mi | 6.2 |
| BELLA VISTA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tracy | 0.7 mi | 6.0 |
| Monte Vista Middle Tracy | 0.8 mi | 6.4 |
| McKinley Elementary Tracy | 0.9 mi | 5.5 |
| Art Freiler Tracy | 1.0 mi | 6.0 |
| WEST VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tracy | 1.3 mi | 6.0 |
| North Elementary Tracy | 1.1 mi | 4.9 |
| TRACY SDA SCHOOL Tracy | 1.2 mi | — |
| Tracy Seventh-day Adventist Christian Tracy | 1.2 mi | — |
| Duncan-Russell Community Day Tracy | 1.4 mi | — |
| George and Evelyn Stein Continuation Tracy | 1.4 mi | 6.1 |
| ST BERNARDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tracy | 1.4 mi | 6.5 |
| Louis J. Villalovoz Elementary Tracy | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Central Elementary Tracy | 1.5 mi | 5.4 |
| Millennium Charter Tracy | 1.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Discovery Charter Tracy | 1.5 mi | 5.0 |
| Primary Charter Tracy | 1.5 mi | 8.4 |
| Earle E. Williams Middle Tracy | 1.8 mi | 5.4 |
| Tracy High Tracy | 1.9 mi | 5.5 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 95376 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$103,493
Median Home Value
$588,200
Median Rent
$2,023/mo
Population
54,853
College Educated
19.1%
Homeownership
60.6%
Avg Commute
40.7 min
Poverty Rate
9.7%
Median Age
33.9
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| Barrett Elementary Morgan Hill, CA | 4.5 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Melville S. Jacobson Elementary
What grades does Melville S. Jacobson Elementary serve?
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Melville S. Jacobson Elementary?
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 606 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Melville S. Jacobson Elementary is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Melville S. Jacobson Elementary rank in CA?
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary ranks #7,902 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Melville S. Jacobson Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Melville S. Jacobson Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Melville S. Jacobson Elementary has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Melville S. Jacobson Elementary a charter school?
No, Melville S. Jacobson Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Melville S. Jacobson Elementary a Title I school?
No, Melville S. Jacobson Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Melville S. Jacobson Elementary?
81.2% of students at Melville S. Jacobson 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 606
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 81.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.8%
- Phone
- (209) 830-3315
Resources & Links
District
Tracy Joint Unified- District Enrollment
- 13,846
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,876
- District Rank
- #16 of 18
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