Top Rankings
Lincoln Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 8,753 students in Lincoln Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Lincoln Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
14 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
8,753 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
396 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lincoln Unified School District, which is ranked #908 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has increased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#912 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
29%
Graduation Rate
94%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
12%
12%
% Hispanic
54%
56%
% Black
11%
5%
% White
15%
20%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,427 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,479 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$144 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$118 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,427
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,479
$18,396
Best Lincoln Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brookside
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2962 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8641
Grades: K-8
| 761 students
Rank: #22.
John Mccandless Charter
Charter School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 Rose Marie Ln.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 888-0160
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 888-0160
Grades: K-8
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Lincoln High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6844 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8920
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8920
Grades: 9-12
| 2,891 students
Rank: #44.
Sierra Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6768 Alexandria Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8748
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8748
Grades: 7-8
| 582 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6910 N. Gettysburg Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8651
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8651
Grades: K-6
| 597 students
Rank: #66.
Mable Barron
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6835 Cumberland Pl.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8795
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8795
Grades: K-8
| 662 students
Rank: #77.
Tully C. Knoles
(Math: 20% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6511 Clarksburg Pl.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8775
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8775
Grades: K-8
| 633 students
Rank: #88.
Colonial Heights
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8135 Balboa Ave.
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8783
Stockton, CA 95209
(209) 953-8783
Grades: K-8
| 524 students
Rank: #99.
Claudia Landeen
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4128 Feather River Dr.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8660
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8660
Grades: K-8
| 525 students
Rank: #1010.
John R. Williams
(Math: 19% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Meadow Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8767
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8767
Grades: K-6
| 541 students
Rank: #1111.
Don Riggio
(Math: 15% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3110 Brookside Rd.
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8753
Stockton, CA 95219
(209) 953-8753
Grades: K-8
| 443 students
Rank: #1212.
Village Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 West Swain
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8740
Grades: 9-12
| 146 students
Rank: n/an/a
2020 West Swain Rd.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8731
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8731
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2016 Paloma Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8726
Stockton, CA 95207
(209) 953-8726
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lincoln Unified School District?
Lincoln Unified School District manages 14 public schools serving 8,753 students.
What is the rank of Lincoln Unified School District?
Lincoln Unified School District is ranked #908 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln Unified School District?
54% of Lincoln Unified School District students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lincoln Unified School District?
Lincoln Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What is Lincoln Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,479 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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