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#6582 of 9,539 schools in CA
Tom Hawkins Elementary
Elementary School · Jefferson Elementary · Tracy, CA
A Jefferson Elementary elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
475 Darlene Ln., Tracy, CA 95377
- Math 40% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 51% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Tom Hawkins Elementary score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 46% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
37.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Tom Hawkins 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 15Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Elementary & Middle School of TracyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 216 | Compare → |
| Gladys Poet-christian ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| Monticello ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–4 | 1.1 mi | 658 | Compare → |
| Anthony C. Traina ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–8 | 1.3 mi | 805 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
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
- #4 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
Tom Hawkins Elementary is listed in Jefferson Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tom Hawkins Elementary
Tom Hawkins Elementary is a public elementary school in Tracy, CA, part of Jefferson Elementary, serving approximately 918 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #6,582 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tom Hawkins Elementary
What grades does Tom Hawkins Elementary serve?
Tom Hawkins Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Tom Hawkins Elementary?
Tom Hawkins Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 918 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tom Hawkins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Tom Hawkins 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 Tom Hawkins Elementary rank in CA?
Tom Hawkins Elementary ranks #6,582 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Tom Hawkins Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Tom Hawkins Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Tom Hawkins Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tom Hawkins Elementary has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Tom Hawkins Elementary a charter school?
No, Tom Hawkins Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tom Hawkins Elementary a Title I school?
No, Tom Hawkins Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tom Hawkins Elementary?
37.3% of students at Tom Hawkins 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
- 918
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.7%
- Phone
- (209) 839-2380
- 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.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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