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South/west Park Elementary
Elementary School · Tracy Joint Unified
500 West Mount Diablo Rd., Tracy, CA 95376
Enrollment
809
Student-Teacher
21.9:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
809
Student-Teacher
21.9:1
Score
5.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,761 of 9,539
In Tracy
#14 of 31
public schools
In district
#8 of 18
Tracy Joint Unified
Equity
7.4 / 10
Very Good
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South/west Park Elementary
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About South/west Park Elementary
South/west Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Tracy, CA, part of Tracy Joint Unified. South/west Park Elementary serves approximately 809 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. South/west Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,761 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for South/west Park Elementary show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.8 · Average
- District avg 5.5
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
South/west Park Elementary runs 21.9:1 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.
31% of students at South/west Park 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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South/west Park Elementary — Students at South/west Park Elementary score 37% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
80.6%
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
→ StableAverage 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: 4.8/10.
How South/west Park Elementary Compares
See how South/west Park Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
500 West Mount Diablo Rd., Tracy, CA 95376
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering South/west Park Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Primary Charter (rated 8.4/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Monticello Elementary (rated 7.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ST BERNARDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL (rated 6.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Tracy, see our Tracy schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Grace Mennonite School Winton | 0.5 mi | — |
| Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary Tracy | 0.7 mi | 6.3 |
| Duncan-Russell Community Day Tracy | 0.8 mi | — |
| George and Evelyn Stein Continuation Tracy | 0.8 mi | 6.1 |
| Earle E. Williams Middle Tracy | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| Louis J. Villalovoz Elementary Tracy | 0.7 mi | 5.8 |
| Louis A. Bohn Elementary Tracy | 0.7 mi | 4.5 |
| Wanda Hirsch Elementary Tracy | 1.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Central Elementary Tracy | 1.1 mi | 5.4 |
| ST BERNARDS CATHOLIC SCHOOL Tracy | 1.1 mi | 6.5 |
| WEST VALLEY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tracy | 1.1 mi | 6.0 |
| Tracy High Tracy | 1.2 mi | 5.5 |
| McKinley Elementary Tracy | 1.3 mi | 5.5 |
| Monticello Elementary Tracy | 1.4 mi | 7.1 |
| Millennium Charter Tracy | 1.4 mi | 7.6 |
| Discovery Charter Tracy | 1.4 mi | 5.0 |
| Primary Charter Tracy | 1.4 mi | 8.4 |
| BELLA VISTA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Tracy | 1.4 mi | 6.0 |
| Monte Vista Middle Tracy | 1.5 mi | 6.4 |
| TRACY SDA SCHOOL Tracy | 1.7 mi | — |
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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| Arroyo Elementary Ontario, CA | 5.8 |
| Avalon Elementary Perris, CA | 5.8 |
| California iInspire Academy Orange, CA | 5.8 |
| Castroville Elementary Castroville, CA | 5.8 |
| Centennial Elementary Fresno, CA | 5.8 |
| Cesar Chavez Elementary Madera, CA | 5.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about South/west Park Elementary
What grades does South/west Park Elementary serve?
South/west Park Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend South/west Park Elementary?
South/west Park Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 809 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South/west Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South/west Park Elementary is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South/west Park Elementary rank in CA?
South/west Park Elementary ranks #5,761 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is South/west Park Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South/west Park Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 South/west Park Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South/west Park Elementary has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is South/west Park Elementary a charter school?
No, South/west Park Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South/west Park Elementary a Title I school?
No, South/west Park Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South/west Park Elementary?
80.6% of students at South/west Park 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
- 809
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 80.6%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.0%
- Phone
- (209) 830-3335
Resources & Links
District
Tracy Joint Unified- District Enrollment
- 13,846
- Schools in District
- 19
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,876
- District Rank
- #8 of 18
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