French Camp’s public schools score below 52% of California districts on tests and graduation
In French Camp, 20% of tested students are proficient in math, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving French Camp, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
French Camp’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 593 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of French Camp’s, its schools beat 37%, lower than their 48% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 38% of tested students were proficient in reading and 20% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 98% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
92% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $15,599 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then five high schools
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind French Camp’s grade
B−: better than 48% of California school districts, #527 of 847 California towns. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve French Camp, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in French Camp
French Camp Elementary
Grades K–8 · 581 students · 24:1 students per teacher
1st grade in French Camp
French Camp Elementary
Grades K–8 · 581 students · 24:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in French Camp
French Camp Elementary
Grades K–8 · 581 students · 24:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in French Camp
French Camp Elementary
Grades K–8 · 581 students · 24:1 students per teacher
4th grade in French Camp
French Camp Elementary
Grades K–8 · 581 students · 24:1 students per teacher
5th grade in French Camp
French Camp Elementary
Grades K–8 · 581 students · 24:1 students per teacher
6th grade in French Camp
French Camp Elementary
Grades K–8 · 581 students · 24:1 students per teacher
7th grade in French Camp
French Camp Elementary
Grades K–8 · 581 students · 24:1 students per teacher
8th grade in French Camp
French Camp Elementary
Grades K–8 · 581 students · 24:1 students per teacher
French Camp’s public schools are run by Manteca Unified School District, which also serves Lathrop and Manteca. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
French Camp vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share French Camp’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| French Camp | B− | Manteca Unified |
| Stockton | C+ | Stockton Unified K–12 · Lodi Unified K–12 |
| Lathrop | B− | Manteca Unified K–12 · Banta Unified K–8 |
Every school in French Camp
6 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about French Camp’s schools
Are French Camp’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools French Camp children attend score below 52% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade, #527 of 847 California towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 37%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is French Camp in?
Manteca Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 25,225 students in 29 schools (2024–25).
Where do French Camp kids go to high school?
One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Manteca High, Sierra High, East Union High, Lathrop High and Weston Ranch High.
What is French Camp’s graduation rate?
92% of the class of 2023 in Manteca Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does French Camp spend per student?
$15,599 in Manteca Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What French Camp families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near French Camp → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.