Is Middle College High a good school?

Yes! Middle College High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 23 rd of 2323 California high schools.

How many students attend Middle College High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 338 students attended Middle College High.

What is the racial makeup of Middle College High?

Students at Middle College High are 49% Asian, 28% Hispanic, 9% White, 9% Two or more races, 2% African American, 2% Pacific Islander.

Middle College High

Summary:

Middle College High is a public high school located in Stockton, California, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 315 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 5-10% of high schools in the state, demonstrating exceptional academic performance that sets it apart from its peers.

Middle College High's students excel academically, with 97.18% proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 73.24% proficient or better in Mathematics for the 2023-2024 school year. These scores are significantly higher than the Lodi Unified and California state averages. The school's performance on the CAST Science assessment is also impressive, with 66.67% of students scoring proficient or better, compared to 25.5% for Lodi Unified and 32.08% for the state. Additionally, Middle College High maintains a 100% four-year graduation rate and a 0% dropout rate, further demonstrating its ability to support and retain its diverse student population.

When compared to nearby schools in the Lodi Unified, Stockton Unified, and Lincoln Unified districts, Middle College High stands out as a clear academic leader. The school's exceptional performance, particularly in areas such as test scores, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism, underscores the quality of education provided and its potential to serve as a model for other schools in the region.

Detail:

Public 9-12

5151 Pacific Ave.
Stockton, CA 95207-6370

(209) 954-5790

District: Lodi Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
23^rd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,153

Student/teacher ratio: 26.7

Number of students: 338

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

49.1%

Hispanic:

27.8%

White:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Middle College High ranks better than 99% of high schools in California. It also ranks first among 7 ranked high schools in the Lodi Unified School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.36. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Middle College High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

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.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (49.1%), Hispanic (27.8%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 53.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Middle College High is 26.7. 6 high schools in the Lodi Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Middle College High employs 12.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Middle College High is $10,153. 6 high schools in the Lodi Unified School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Middle College High:

SchoolDigger ranks Middle College High 23^rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Middle College High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Hispanic students:

Lodi Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Lodi Unified 951^st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	63.62	291^st	1653	82.4%
2005	67.44	286^th	1901	85.0%
2006	67.32	330^th	1968	83.2%
2007	77.12	159^th	2063	92.3%
2008	74.85	191^st	2117	91.0%
2009	75.86	177^th	2238	92.1%
2010	73.82	222^nd	2281	90.3%
2011	75.17	206^th	2367	91.3%
2012	77.23	185^th	2354	92.1%
2013	79.52	151^st	2426	93.8%
2015	98.39	11^th	1994	99.4%
2016	96.62	42^nd	2039	97.9%
2017	97.69	21^st	2021	99.0%
2018	98.86	6^th	2017	99.7%
2019	99.24	9^th	2133	99.6%
2021	97.36	23^rd	1290	98.2%
2022	99.51	6^th	2123	99.7%
2023	96.79	59^th	2348	97.5%
2024	98.36	23^rd	2323	99.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	99.54	8^th	1862	99.6%
2019	99.79	5^th	1937	99.7%
2021	99.05	12^th	1126	98.9%
2022	99.88	4^th	1943	99.8%
2023	98.92	27^th	2247	98.8%
2024	99.47	12^th	2235	99.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	97.55	11^th	1760	99.4%
2019	98.71	8^th	1833	99.6%
2021	97.11	19^th	1054	98.2%
2022	98.75	13^th	1858	99.3%
2023	93.43	104^th	2118	95.1%
2024	95.88	52^nd	2098	97.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	99.43	5^th	1834	99.7%
2019	98.58	36^th	1880	98.1%
2021	96.63	37^th	1122	96.7%
2022	99.74	5^th	1916	99.7%
2023	98.24	32^nd	2207	98.6%
2024	99.56	7^th	2172	99.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	86.26	52^nd	581	91.0%
2019	89.08	32^nd	582	94.5%
2022	91.78	13^th	581	97.8%
2023	79.97	125^th	731	82.9%
2024	84.08	73^rd	712	89.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	99.29	7^th	1742	99.6%
2019	99.74	7^th	1814	99.6%
2022	99.87	6^th	1861	99.7%
2023	95.67	56^th	2142	97.4%
2024	86.68	141^st	2125	93.4%

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Rank History for White students at Middle College High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	97.11	9^th	1173	99.2%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Middle College is a great school. Both of my daughter's graduated from MCHS and I am still an involved parent at the school 5 years after my youngest has graduated. They care about all the students success in school and life. Many students keep in contact with school long after they graduate. This is an extension of family, not just a school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Middle College High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2001	49	9	19	22	1	n/a	n/a	0	100
2002	81	21	32	39	1	n/a	n/a	0	174
2003	81	21	32	39	1	n/a	n/a	0	174
2004	88	26	58	50	4	n/a	n/a	0	226
2005	80	23	69	48	5	n/a	n/a	0	225
2006	63	23	73	40	5	n/a	n/a	0	204
2007	68	18	95	40	3	n/a	n/a	8	232
2008	69	9	115	47	3	n/a	n/a	0	243
2009	61	11	107	52	6	10	5	0	252
2010	54	11	98	2	5	3	69	0	242
2011	39	18	109	68	2	1	2	0	239
2012	40	16	114	63	3	0	2	0	238
2013	33	15	128	56	2	1	5	0	240
2014	27	10	136	59	1	1	7	0	241
2015	25	8	138	58	2	2	9	0	242
2016	22	8	141	59	3	4	9	0	246
2017	22	7	141	63	3	3	9	0	248
2018	27	5	147	51	3	4	11	0	248
2019	29	7	147	53	2	5	11	0	254
2020	24	10	149	57	1	4	10	0	255
2021	28	9	149	82	1	4	11	0	284
2022	31	10	160	82	0	4	12	2	301
2023	27	6	165	85	2	3	25	2	315
2024	31	7	166	94	1	6	31	2	338

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 Middle College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	100	4.0	25.0	33
2002	174	7.0	24.9	21.8
2003	174	7.0	24.9	21.8
2004	226	7.4	30.5	26.1
2005	225	9.0	25.0	35.1
2006	204	11.4	17.9	40.7
2007	232	6.7	34.6	37.1
2008	243	8.2	29.6	38.3
2009	252	7.3	28.3	41.3
2010	242	7.8	31.0	44.2
2011	239	n/a	n/a	47.3
2012	238	8.0	29.7	n/a
2013	240	8.0	30.0	39.6
2014	241	8.0	30.1	36.9
2015	242	10.0	24.2	45.9
2016	246	8.0	30.7	42.7
2017	248	8.4	29.3	46.8
2018	248	8.5	29.1	52.8
2019	254	8.3	30.6	50.4
2020	255	n/a	n/a	50.6
2021	284	9.4	30.2	53.9
2022	301	11.0	27.3	49.8
2023	315	12.1	25.8	56.5
2024	338	12.6	26.7	53.3

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 Middle College High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2001	100	4.0	25.0	33
2002	174	7.0	24.9	21.8
2003	174	7.0	24.9	21.8
2004	226	7.4	30.5	26.1
2005	225	9.0	25.0	35.1
2006	204	11.4	17.9	40.7
2007	232	6.7	34.6	37.1
2008	243	8.2	29.6	38.3
2009	252	7.3	28.3	41.3
2010	242	7.8	31.0	44.2
2011	239	n/a	n/a	47.3
2012	238	8.0	29.7	n/a
2013	240	8.0	30.0	39.6
2014	241	8.0	30.1	36.9
2015	242	10.0	24.2	45.9
2016	246	8.0	30.7	42.7
2017	248	8.4	29.3	46.8
2018	248	8.5	29.1	52.8
2019	254	8.3	30.6	50.4
2020	255	n/a	n/a	50.6
2021	284	9.4	30.2	53.9
2022	301	11.0	27.3	49.8
2023	315	12.1	25.8	56.5
2024	338	12.6	26.7	53.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Middle College High

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2018	$10,153

Data source: California Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Middle College High

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 9^th of 2133 High schools	Ranks 59^th of 2348 High schools	2.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Middle College High)	100	94.7	5.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Lodi Unified)	53	51.7	1.3%
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	57.3	55.4	1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Middle College High)	81.3	60.5	20.7%
11th Grade Mathematics (Lodi Unified)	30.1	23.2	7%
11th Grade Mathematics (California)	32.2	27.4	4.9%
11th Grade Science (Middle College High)	78.1	65.8	12.3%
11th Grade Science (Lodi Unified)	27	27.2	0.1%
11th Grade Science (California)	30.4	31.7	1.3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	254	315	24%
African American	7	6	14.3%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	147	165	12.2%
Hispanic	53	85	60.4%
Pacific Islander	5	3	40%
White	29	27	6.9%
Two or More Races	11	25	127.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.4%	56.5%	6.1%

Schools Near Middle College High

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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)					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 8th Grade	CAST Science 11th Grade	CAST Science 12th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	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 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 11th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
Middle College High	Public	9-12	5151 Pacific Ave.	Stockton	95207	San Joaquin County	Lodi Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 954-5790	338	13	26.7	53.3%	31 (9.2%)	7 (2.1%)	94 (27.8%)	166 (49.1%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	31 (9.2%)	98.4	23^rd of 2323 public high schools	99.0%		96.8	59^th of 2348 public high schools	97.5%	36		66.7		66.7				97.2	97.2				73.2	73.2	$10,153
Village Oaks High	Public	9-12	1900 West Swain	Stockton	95207	San Joaquin County	Lincoln Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 953-8740	146	16	9.1	84.9%	21 (14.4%)	24 (16.4%)	83 (56.8%)	9 (6.2%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	5 (3.4%)	13.8	1855^th of 2323 public high schools	20.1%		12	1955^th of 2348 public high schools	16.7%	100		4.6	13.1	8.7				3.0	3.0				3.0	3.0	$6,412
Stagg Senior High	Public	9-12	1621 Brookside Rd.	Stockton	95207	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7445	1,758	79	22.1	74.3%	85 (4.8%)	214 (12.2%)	1,164 (66.2%)	177 (10.1%)	32 (1.8%)	6 (0.3%)	79 (4.5%)	31.1	1398^th of 2323 public high schools	39.8%		20.9	1682^nd of 2348 public high schools	28.4%	284		11.9		11.9				49.2	49.2				5.1	5.1	$10,160
Pacific Law Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	1621 Brookside Rd.	Stockton	95207	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7475	198	9	22.7	59.1%	12 (6.1%)	8 (4.0%)	132 (66.7%)	38 (19.2%)	3 (1.5%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.5%)	88	198^th of 2323 public high schools	91.5%		85.1	236^th of 2348 public high schools	89.9%	38		57.1		57.1				92.6	92.6				39.3	39.3	$12,650
Lincoln High	Public	9-12	6844 Alexandria Pl.	Stockton	95207	San Joaquin County	Lincoln Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 953-8920	2,891	131	22.0	57.6%	482 (16.7%)	356 (12.3%)	1,486 (51.4%)	396 (13.7%)	9 (0.3%)	28 (1.0%)	127 (4.4%)	59.4	650^th of 2323 public high schools	72.0%		67.1	526^th of 2348 public high schools	77.6%	124		32.2	34.1	33.1				51.9	51.9				23.9	23.9	$4,807
Stockton Early College Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	349 East Vine St.	Stockton	95202	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7370	424	15	28.4	64.6%	19 (4.5%)	10 (2.4%)	201 (47.4%)	180 (42.5%)	3 (0.7%)	3 (0.7%)	8 (1.9%)	94.1	94^th of 2323 public high schools	96.0%		93.4	117^th of 2348 public high schools	95.0%	23		53.6		53.6				89.7	89.7				59.8	59.8	$10,153
Aspire Langston Hughes Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	2050 West Ln.	Stockton	95205	San Joaquin County	Aspire Langston Hughes Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 943-2389	756	31	24.6	69.6%	19 (2.5%)	124 (16.4%)	490 (64.8%)	63 (8.3%)	3 (0.4%)	5 (0.7%)	52 (6.9%)	23.7	1584^th of 2323 public high schools	31.8%		29.6	1425^th of 2348 public high schools	39.3%	159	12.1		22.4	16.4	19.7	17.0	22.8	43.7	24.5	14.5	5.9	8.8	15.7	11.0
Health Careers Academy	Public, Charter	9-12	931 East Magnolia St.	Stockton	95202	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7360	404	22	18.1	76.0%	12 (3.0%)	20 (5.0%)	317 (78.5%)	46 (11.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	55.9	727^th of 2323 public high schools	68.7%		61	633^rd of 2348 public high schools	73.0%	94		31.3		31.3				65.1	65.1				14.5	14.5	$10,162
Cesar Chavez High	Public	9-12	2929 Windflower Ln.	Stockton	95212	San Joaquin County	Stockton Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 933-7480	2,018	89	22.7	70.6%	71 (3.5%)	188 (9.3%)	1,146 (56.8%)	491 (24.3%)	13 (0.6%)	22 (1.1%)	85 (4.2%)	36.7	1221^st of 2323 public high schools	47.4%		33.9	1307^th of 2348 public high schools	44.3%	86		17.9		17.8				47.5	47.5				12.6	12.6	$8,450
Plaza Robles Continuation High	Public	9-12	9434 Thornton Rd.	Stockton	95209	San Joaquin County	Lodi Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 953-8068	121	11	10.9	72.7%	11 (9.1%)	27 (22.3%)	47 (38.8%)	28 (23.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	6 (5.0%)	9.8	2033^rd of 2323 public high schools	12.5%		18.8	1732^nd of 2348 public high schools	26.2%	301		2.2		2.0				17.4	17.4				0.0	0.0	$14,906

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