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#9165 of 9,539 schools in CA

Tracy Independent Study Charter

School · Tracy Joint Unified · Tracy, CA

A Tracy Joint Unified charter school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

1904 North Corral Hollow Rd., Tracy, CA 95376

  • Math 7% vs CA 33% (2024)
  • Reading 26% vs CA 49% (2024)
  • 80%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress1.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-6.4 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-27 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.5 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)31% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-14.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness4.8Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate80%+
AP Participation1.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18.6:1
District spending per student$16,876
Chronic Absenteeism70.3%

Students at Tracy Independent Study Charter score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency7%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
33%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
49%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 23 points since 2020, to 17% in 2024, across a 5-year record (2020–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
42%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
47%
2024
Math
7%
ELA
26%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

76.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Tracy Independent Study 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 51Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 59Bikeable
  • 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

$103,493

Median home value

$588,200

Median rent

$2,023/mo

College educated

19.1%

Homeownership

60.6%

Poverty rate

9.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95376; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs1AP course offered
1.3% participation·State avg: 2.6 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Tracy Joint Unified

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#18 of 18
District spending per student
$16,876NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Tracy Independent Study Charter is listed in Tracy Joint Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Tracy Independent Study Charter

Tracy Independent Study Charter is a public school in Tracy, CA, part of Tracy Joint Unified, serving approximately 317 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 out of 10 and ranks #9,165 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Tracy Independent Study Charter

What grades does Tracy Independent Study Charter serve?

Tracy Independent Study Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Tracy Independent Study Charter?

Tracy Independent Study Charter has an enrollment of approximately 317 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Tracy Independent Study Charter?

The student-teacher ratio at Tracy Independent Study Charter is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Tracy Independent Study Charter rank in CA?

Tracy Independent Study Charter ranks #9,165 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Tracy Independent Study Charter's MySchoolScout rating?

Tracy Independent Study Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.2 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 Tracy Independent Study Charter?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Tracy Independent Study Charter has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).

Is Tracy Independent Study Charter a charter school?

Yes, Tracy Independent Study Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Tracy Independent Study Charter a Title I school?

No, Tracy Independent Study Charter is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tracy Independent Study Charter?

76.3% of students at Tracy Independent Study 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 – 12th
Enrollment
317
Student-Teacher Ratio
18.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
17
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
San Joaquin County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
70.3%
4-Year Graduation
80%+
Area population (ZIP 95376)
54,853
Area average commute
40.7 min
Area median age
33.9
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 95376; 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, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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