Very Good
#3284 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 34% in state
Monticello Elementary
Elementary School · Jefferson Elementary · Tracy, CA
A Jefferson Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 4th.
1001 Cambridge Pl., Tracy, CA 95377
- Math 68% vs CA 41% (2024)
- Reading 64% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monticello Elementary score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 17 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Monticello 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,901/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Tracy), 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
$155,984
Median home value
$773,500
Median rent
$2,837/mo
College educated
34.1%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
5.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95377; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wanda Hirsch ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Anthony C. Traina ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 805 | Compare → |
| Montessori Elementary & Middle School of TracyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Gladys Poet-christian ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | 0.9 mi | 549 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Jefferson Elementary
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 4
- District spending per student
- $11,555NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monticello Elementary is listed in Jefferson Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monticello Elementary
Monticello Elementary is a public elementary school in Tracy, CA, part of Jefferson Elementary, serving approximately 658 students in grades Kindergarten-4th with a 26.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,284 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monticello Elementary
What grades does Monticello Elementary serve?
Monticello Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 4th.
How many students attend Monticello Elementary?
Monticello Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 658 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Elementary is 26.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monticello Elementary rank in CA?
Monticello Elementary ranks #3,284 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Monticello Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Monticello Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Monticello Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monticello Elementary has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Monticello Elementary a charter school?
No, Monticello Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Monticello Elementary a Title I school?
No, Monticello Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monticello Elementary?
18.5% of students at Monticello 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
- 658
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.4%
- Phone
- (209) 833-9300
- Area population (ZIP 95377)
- 36,182
- Area average commute
- 46.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 95377; 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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