Very Good
#2398 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 25% in state
Valentine Peyton Elementary
Elementary School · Stockton Unified · Stockton, CA
A Stockton Unified elementary school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2525 Gold Brook Dr., Stockton, CA 95212
- Math 47% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Valentine Peyton Elementary score 49% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 25 points since 2020, reaching 49% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (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 42 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Valentine Peyton 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 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
$104,078
Median home value
$499,200
Median rent
$2,252/mo
College educated
31.2%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95212; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George W. Bush ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 752 | Compare → |
| Rio Calaveras ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 850 | Compare → |
| Aspire Arts & Sciences AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.0 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 297 | Compare → |
| District Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 103 | 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
- #5 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
Valentine Peyton Elementary is listed in Stockton Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Valentine Peyton Elementary
Valentine Peyton Elementary is a public elementary school in Stockton, CA, part of Stockton Unified, serving approximately 828 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,398 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Valentine Peyton Elementary
What grades does Valentine Peyton Elementary serve?
Valentine Peyton Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Valentine Peyton Elementary?
Valentine Peyton Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 828 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Valentine Peyton Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Valentine Peyton Elementary is 26.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Valentine Peyton Elementary rank in CA?
Valentine Peyton Elementary ranks #2,398 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Valentine Peyton Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Valentine Peyton Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Valentine Peyton Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Valentine Peyton Elementary has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Valentine Peyton Elementary a charter school?
No, Valentine Peyton Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Valentine Peyton Elementary a Title I school?
No, Valentine Peyton Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Valentine Peyton Elementary?
67.1% of students at Valentine Peyton 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
- 828
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 26.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Joaquin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.3%
- Phone
- (209) 933-7420
- Area population (ZIP 95212)
- 28,013
- Area average commute
- 28.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
Official sources & links
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 95212; 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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