Primary Charter

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Primary Charter ranks 1438 th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Primary Charter is an elementary public charter school located in Tracy, California, serving grades K-4 with 402 students. It is part of the Primary Charter District, which is ranked 309 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 4-star rating. Primary Charter has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past few years.

Primary Charter outperforms the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 51.43% of Primary Charter students were proficient or better in ELA End of Course, compared to the state average of 47.04%. In Mathematics, 60.71% of Primary Charter students were proficient or better in the End of Course, significantly higher than the state average of 35.54%. Primary Charter also performs particularly well for its Hispanic and Low Socioeconomic Status (SES) student subgroups, ranking in the top quartile of California elementary schools. Additionally, Primary Charter has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a lower percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients compared to the nearby Tracy Joint Unified schools.

The consistent performance, strong subgroup achievements, and favorable learning environment at Primary Charter make it a standout elementary school in the local area. While its chronic absenteeism rate of 17.4% in the 2022-2023 school year is slightly higher than the state average, the school's overall academic excellence and supportive environment suggest it is effectively serving its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public, Charter K-4

51 East Beverly Pl.
Tracy, CA 95376-3191

(209) 290-0511

District: Primary Charter District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1438^th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 19.2

Number of students: 404

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

51.0%

White:

21.3%

Asian:

17.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Primary Charter ranks better than 75.5% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.17. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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SchoolDigger ranks Primary Charter 1438^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Primary Charter in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Primary Charter District:

SchoolDigger ranks Primary Charter District 309^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Primary Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	73.35	1456^th	5789	74.8%
2021	66.06	437^th	1417	69.2%
2022	84.38	973^rd	5883	83.5%
2023	80.16	1165^th	5874	80.2%
2024	73.17	1438^th	5862	75.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Primary Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2021	87.79	83^rd	1110	92.5%
2023	80.54	758^th	5374	85.9%
2024	78.04	922^nd	5511	83.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Primary Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	72.40	1395^th	5492	74.6%
2021	64.86	389^th	1267	69.3%
2022	82.92	971^st	5635	82.8%
2023	80.03	1100^th	5617	80.4%
2024	66.15	1644^th	5605	70.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Primary Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	71.98	1439^th	5510	73.9%
2021	65.44	394^th	1272	69.0%
2022	82.19	1005^th	5663	82.3%
2023	77.39	1205^th	5650	78.7%
2024	78.42	1127^th	5636	80.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Primary Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	72.83	1021^st	4963	79.4%
2022	85.63	518^th	5084	89.8%
2023	83.84	583^rd	5098	88.6%
2024	77.15	845^th	5102	83.4%

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Rank History for White students at Primary Charter

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	65.76	979^th	2834	65.5%
2022	70.82	777^th	2726	71.5%
2023	53.34	1332^nd	2662	50.0%
2024	49.99	1404^th	2647	47.0%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Primary Charter

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	90	21	49	169	1	34	364
2020	88	23	56	190	2	31	390
2021	78	22	60	193	2	23	378
2022	83	19	65	192	3	24	386
2023	94	12	69	201	2	24	402
2024	86	13	69	206	1	29	404

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Primary Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	364	18.5	19.6	22.3
2020	390	n/a	n/a	22.8
2021	378	24.5	15.4	25.9
2022	386	21.5	17.9	21.5
2023	402	20.0	20.1	19.2
2024	404	20.9	19.2	51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Primary Charter

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	364	18.5	19.6	22.3
2020	390	n/a	n/a	22.8
2021	378	24.5	15.4	25.9
2022	386	21.5	17.9	21.5
2023	402	20.0	20.1	19.2
2024	404	20.9	19.2	51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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Year	Completely Immunized	Medical Exemption	Conditional	Polio	Varicella	DTP	MMR	Hepatitis B
2020	97.1%	2.0%	1.0%	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%	98.0%
2022	96.9%	1.0%	2.0%	96.9%	96.9%	96.9%	96.9%	96.9%

Data source: California Department of Public Health

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Primary Charter

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1456^th of 5789 Elementary schools	Ranks 1165^th of 5874 Elementary schools	5.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Primary Charter)	52.2	52.8	0.5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	43	5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Primary Charter)	67.2	68.1	0.9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (California)	50.2	45.1	5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Primary Charter)	61.2	60	1.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.5	43.7	5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Primary Charter)	61.2	62.9	1.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (California)	44.9	40.8	4.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	364	402	10.4%
African American	21	12	42.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	49	69	40.8%
Hispanic	169	201	18.9%
Pacific Islander	1	2	100%
White	90	94	4.4%
Two or More Races	34	24	29.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	22.3%	19.2%	3.1%

Schools Near Primary Charter

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)							Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)							% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Total
Primary Charter	Public, Charter	K-4	51 East Beverly Pl.	Tracy	95376	San Joaquin County	Primary Charter District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 290-0511	404	21	19.2	51.5%	86 (21.3%)	13 (3.2%)	206 (51.0%)	69 (17.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	29 (7.2%)	73.2	1438^th of 5862 public elementary schools	75.5%		80.2	1165^th of 5874 public elementary schools	80.2%	273				44.3	58.6					51.4	61.4	60.0					60.7	96.9	96.9	96.9	96.9	96.9	96.9
Central Elementary	Public	K-5	200 West Eaton Ave.	Tracy	95376	San Joaquin County	Tracy Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 830-3303	426	21	20.4	90.6%	39 (9.2%)	10 (2.3%)	320 (75.1%)	33 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	19 (4.5%)	20.7	4785^th of 5862 public elementary schools	18.4%		20.7	4791^st of 5874 public elementary schools	18.4%	6	13.4		13.4	37.7	24.4	25.4				29.1	32.9	10.0	9.2				17.4	93.5	97.4	97.4	97.4	96.1	97.4	$7,392
McKinley Elementary	Public	K-5	800 West Carlton Way	Tracy	95376	San Joaquin County	Tracy Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 830-3319	445	21	20.9	83.1%	47 (10.6%)	21 (4.7%)	284 (63.8%)	69 (15.5%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.1%)	18 (4.0%)	25.7	4299^th of 5862 public elementary schools	26.7%		20.9	4771^st of 5874 public elementary schools	18.8%	472	22.4		22.4	29.2	28.0	39.2				32.2	29.2	14.3	18.4				20.2							$8,299
North Elementary	Public	K-8	2875 Holly Dr.	Tracy	95376	San Joaquin County	Tracy Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 830-3350	731	35	20.9	89.3%	36 (4.9%)	32 (4.4%)	534 (73.1%)	94 (12.9%)	1 (0.1%)	10 (1.4%)	23 (3.1%)	14	5379^th of 5862 public elementary schools	8.2%		12.4	5533^rd of 5874 public elementary schools	5.8%	154	14.5	11.2	12.5	34.6	10.2	18.9	16.8	20.2	27.8	21.4	24.1	13.1	7.9	9.4	10.2	8.6	11.2	93.6	96.8	96.8	96.8	96.8		$7,383
Louis A. Bohn Elementary	Public	K-5	350 East Mt. Diablo	Tracy	95376	San Joaquin County	Tracy Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 830-3300	372	17	21.6	82.3%	39 (10.5%)	35 (9.4%)	211 (56.7%)	55 (14.8%)	2 (0.5%)	10 (2.7%)	20 (5.4%)	33.8	3608^th of 5862 public elementary schools	38.5%		25.8	4286^th of 5874 public elementary schools	27.0%	678	26.9		26.9	28.1	35.2	34.6				32.6	33.9	38.6	18.9				31.4							$10,879
South/West Park Elementary	Public	K-5	500 West Mount Diablo Rd.	Tracy	95376	San Joaquin County	Tracy Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 830-3335	809	37	21.7	80.6%	35 (4.3%)	28 (3.5%)	582 (71.9%)	134 (16.6%)	5 (0.6%)	4 (0.5%)	21 (2.6%)	42	3063^rd of 5862 public elementary schools	47.7%		37.6	3300^th of 5874 public elementary schools	43.8%	237	27.6		27.6	34.0	39.0	40.7				38.0	37.5	41.2	30.7				36.4	94.6		98.2		96.4	98.2	$6,707
Louis J. Villalovoz Elementary	Public	K-5	1550 Cypress Dr.	Tracy	95376	San Joaquin County	Tracy Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 830-3331	412	19	21.1	83.0%	60 (14.6%)	14 (3.4%)	277 (67.2%)	41 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	18 (4.4%)	34.2	3580^th of 5862 public elementary schools	38.9%		34.8	3519^th of 5874 public elementary schools	40.1%	61	25.9		25.9	36.4	20.3	33.8				30.8	48.1	18.2	28.2				32.2	97.0				97.0		$8,925
Melville S. Jacobson Elementary	Public	K-5	1750 West Kavanagh Ave.	Tracy	95376	San Joaquin County	Tracy Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 830-3315	606	28	21.8	81.2%	84 (13.9%)	38 (6.3%)	305 (50.3%)	119 (19.6%)	8 (1.3%)	16 (2.6%)	36 (5.9%)	22.9	4582^nd of 5862 public elementary schools	21.8%		21.7	4696^th of 5874 public elementary schools	20.1%	114	19.8		19.8	19.4	16.8	30.8				22.1	41.5	23.3	15.4				26.7	90.7	94.4	97.2	97.2	93.5	98.2	$8,087
Gladys Poet-Christian Elementary	Public	K-8	1701 South Central Ave.	Tracy	95376	San Joaquin County	Tracy Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 830-3325	549	24	22.5	66.3%	99 (18.0%)	42 (7.7%)	273 (49.7%)	97 (17.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	35 (6.4%)	35.7	3458^th of 5862 public elementary schools	41.0%		46.7	2719^th of 5874 public elementary schools	53.7%	739	26.2	21.5	23.6	43.5	42.9	31.2	36.9	43.4	36.3	38.7	39.1	30.6	14.8	23.1	20.8	23.8	24.3							$6,747
Art Freiler	Public	K-8	2421 West Lowell Ave.	Tracy	95377	San Joaquin County	Tracy Joint Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 830-3309	766	35	21.6	73.6%	126 (16.4%)	46 (6.0%)	320 (41.8%)	216 (28.2%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	49 (6.4%)	49.1	2602^nd of 5862 public elementary schools	55.6%		55.3	2266^th of 5874 public elementary schools	61.4%	336	42.7	26.1	32.2	15.5	43.5	67.7	29.6	55.3	40.4	41.7	33.8	55.7	52.2	24.8	40.0	17.5	34.9	95.0			96.3			$5,767

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Is Primary Charter a good school?

Primary Charter ranks 1438^th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Primary Charter?

Students at Primary Charter are 51% Hispanic, 21% White, 17% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

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In the 2023-24 school year, 404 students attended Primary Charter.

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