Tracy Joint Unified, CA - District Data

Original Research by School Decision on Tracy Joint Unified

Tracy Joint Unified serves kindergarten through twelfth grade across San Joaquin County. The district enrolls students across a full span of elementary, middle, and high schools, with three high schools and multiple elementary and middle schools in its system. The student population reflects significant diversity, with Hispanic students representing a majority, followed by substantial Asian, white, and Black populations.

Academic performance across the district shows consistent struggles in core subjects. In English language arts, proficiency ranges from the low to mid-range depending on grade level, with third grade performing somewhat stronger than the overall pattern. Mathematics performance is notably weaker, with proficiency rates concentrated in the low range across elementary and middle grades. Science proficiency at the tested grades is similarly in the lower range. These results place Tracy Joint Unified below the midpoint for overall proficiency when compared against other San Joaquin County districts.

The district's chronic absenteeism rate sits slightly below the county median, suggesting that attendance, while an ongoing challenge relative to state benchmarks, is not an outlier issue compared to neighboring districts. The district maintains per-pupil current spending in the upper-middle range among county peers, indicating a reasonably resourced operation.

The housing market in Tracy and surrounding areas served by the district reflects moderate affordability stress. Home values have declined modestly year-over-year. Rental costs are rising slightly. The affordability picture shows that housing consumes a substantial portion of household income relative to national benchmarks, though the cost-of-living profile sits below California's state average. These economic conditions frame the community the district serves: working and middle-income families in a growing region of the Central Valley.

The district operates a range of schools including traditional elementary and middle campuses, two comprehensive high schools, and alternative settings such as community day schools and continuation programs. A charter independent study option is also available within the system.

The district's academic trajectory warrants close attention from prospective families. The proficiency data indicates that Tracy Joint Unified students are meeting academic standards at rates well below what most California districts achieve. This pattern holds across grade levels and subjects, suggesting systemic challenges rather than isolated weak spots. A parent considering this district may want to look into further detail on the district's instructional approach, support services, and any improvement initiatives underway, particularly if their child requires strong academic acceleration or specialized support.

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District Context

Officially reported figures, 2024-25.

Enrollment

13,846

Grades

KG–12

Schools

Student body

Hispanic 54%

Black 5%

White 14%

Asian 20%

Two+ 5%

Am. Indian / AK Native 0%

Hawaiian / Pac. Isl. 1%

By economic status

Percent proficient by grade, as reported

Economically disadvantaged

Not disadvantaged

ELA

Gr ALL

34%

—

Gr 3

32%

59%

Gr 4

26%

55%

Gr 5

28%

63%

Gr 6

31%

67%

Gr 7

30%

64%

Gr 8

36%

59%

Gr 11

49%

—

Math

Gr ALL

22%

—

Gr 3

33%

59%

Gr 4

25%

54%

Gr 5

17%

54%

Gr 6

24%

56%

Gr 7

20%

52%

Gr 8

19%

39%

Gr 11

18%

—

Science

Gr ALL

23%

—

Gr 5

18%

48%

Gr 8

19%

39%

Gr 11

23%

—

Gr 12

21%

—

Gr HS

20%

—

Gr UG_SEC

22%

—

Schools in this District

20 schools are officially reported under this district.

Merrill F. West High

Duncan-Russell Continuation

South/West Park Elementary

Louis J. Villalovoz Elementary

Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary

Earle E. Williams Middle

Louis A. Bohn Elementary

Wanda Hirsch Elementary

Duncan-Russell Community Day

Art Freiler

George Kelly Elementary

George and Evelyn Stein Continuation

John C. Kimball High

Tracy Independent Study Charter

Academic Performance

Percent of students meeting or exceeding state standards, by grade.

Mathematics

6 grades reported

38%

Grade 3

30%

Grade 4

25%

Grade 5

31%

Grade 6

28%

Grade 7

24%

Grade 8

English Language Arts

6 grades reported

37%

Grade 3

32%

Grade 4

36%

Grade 5

39%

Grade 6

38%

Grade 7

41%

Grade 8

Science

2 grades reported

24%

Grade 5

24%

Grade 8

Social Studies

1 grade reported

42%

Grade 8

Housing & Real Estate

Data as of April 2026 | District-weighted from constituent ZIP codes

Home Values

Typical home value$536,757

Year-over-year change-4.0%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$420K to $922K

vs. state typical0.69x

vs. national typical1.46x

Home value trend (12 months)

ZIP code home values (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Value	YoY	Weight
95206	Stockton	$420K	-4.1%	58.7%
95219		$557K	-3.4%	20.6%
95304	Tracy	$922K	-3.3%	14.8%
95376	Tracy	$598K	-6.3%	3.9%
95377	Tracy	$773K	-5.7%	1.9%
94505	Discovery Bay	$793K	-3.2%	0.0%

Rental Market

Typical monthly rent$2,489/mo

Year-over-year change+3.3%

Range across 6 ZIP codes$2,023 to $3,538/mo

Rent trend (12 months)

ZIP code rents (6 ZIP codes)

ZIP	City	Rent/mo	YoY	Weight
95206	Stockton	$2,582	+3.5%	58.7%
95219		$2,023	+2.9%	20.6%
95304	Tracy	$2,717	—	14.8%
95376	Tracy	$2,467	+3.1%	3.9%
95377	Tracy	$2,936	+1.3%	1.9%
94505	Discovery Bay	$3,538	-3.9%	0.0%

Affordability

Est. monthly mortgage (20% down at 6.48%)$2,708/mo

Home price / national median income6.4x

Annual rent / national median income35.7%

Est. mortgage exceeds rent by$219/mo

Comparison

State typical home value$776,233 (-1.1% YoY)

National typical home value$368,198 (+0.6% YoY)

State ZHVI trend (12 months)

National ZHVI trend (12 months)

Economic Context

30-year fixed mortgage rate6.48%

National unemployment rate4.3%

National median household income$83,730

CPI: Rent of shelter (index)447.05

30-year fixed mortgage rate (12 months)

National unemployment rate (12 months)

National median household income (12 months)

CPI: Rent of shelter (index) (12 months)

Sources: Zillow Home Value Index and Zillow Observed Rent Index (Zillow Group), Realtor.com via Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRED)

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