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#4598 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 48% in state
Nightingale Charter
Elementary School · Stockton Unified · Stockton, CA
A Stockton Unified charter elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1721 Carpenter Rd., Stockton, CA 95206
- Math 17% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 26% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Nightingale Charter score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 22% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Nightingale Charter 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 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$79,751
Median home value
$388,500
Median rent
$1,546/mo
College educated
10.7%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95206; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Buren ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 496 | Compare → |
| Monroe ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 446 | Compare → |
| Alexander Hamilton ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 643 | Compare → |
| Aspire Rosa Parks AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 398 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Stockton Unified
- Schools in district
- 54
- Rank in district
- #13 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
Nightingale Charter is listed in Stockton Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nightingale Charter
Nightingale Charter is a public elementary school in Stockton, CA, part of Stockton Unified, serving approximately 427 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,598 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nightingale Charter
What grades does Nightingale Charter serve?
Nightingale Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Nightingale Charter?
Nightingale Charter has an enrollment of approximately 427 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nightingale Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Nightingale Charter is 25.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nightingale Charter rank in CA?
Nightingale Charter ranks #4,598 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Nightingale Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Nightingale Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Nightingale Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nightingale Charter has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Nightingale Charter a charter school?
Yes, Nightingale Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Nightingale Charter a Title I school?
No, Nightingale Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Nightingale Charter?
81.3% of students at Nightingale Charter 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
- 427
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.7%
- Phone
- (209) 933-7260
- Area population (ZIP 95206)
- 67,501
- Area average commute
- 36.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 95206; 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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