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Schools in Linden · Linden Unified School District

Linden’s public schools outscore 56% of California districts

The grade covers the public school district serving Linden, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. 98% of Linden’s students graduate on time, above the California average (86%). Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.

K–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% 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.

Reading proficiency
37%
▼ 10 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
25%
▼ 8 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
95–100%
▲ 9–14 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$19.0K
▼ 11% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
21.5
CA 21.6
Schools in town
3
2,312 students on the public path
In brief

Linden’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 447 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Linden’s, its schools beat 37%, lower than their 56% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Results trail the state

In spring 2022, 37% of tested students were proficient in reading and 25% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

95–100% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California (the state reports Linden’s rate as a range). Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,971 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then three middle and one high school

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. 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.

The School Grade

What’s behind Linden’s grade

C+ Test scoresA− Graduation

B: better than 56% of California school districts. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 56%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (447)Better than 37%
B−BA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 1,205 test results and a graduating class of 191 could put Linden anywhere from B− to B. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Linden’s students in the tested grades sat them (1,206 in math, 1,204 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Linden, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–4Linden ElementaryLinden Unified School DistrictNo scores
5–83 middle schoolsDepends on your addressNo scores
9–12Linden HighLinden Unified School DistrictNo scores

Linden’s public schools are run by Linden Unified School District. 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.

Linden Unified School DistrictGrades K–12 · 6 schools · 2,339 students · 21.5 per teacher (CA 21.6)
$18,971CA $21,206 · FY2024
B
Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading37%
State average 46.7% · 1204 students tested
Math25%
State average 33.1% · 1206 students tested

Linden vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the California towns that share Linden’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
LindenBLinden Unified

Every school in Linden

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).

District schools in Lindenby address
Linden Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–4
414 students24:1Rate it →
Linden High
High · Grades 9–12
743 students20:1Rate it →
Also serving Lindenin other towns
Waverly Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Stockton
438 students23:1Rate it →
Glenwood Elementary
Elementary · Grades K–8 · Stockton
378 students22:1Rate it →
Waterloo Elementary
Middle · Grades 5–8 · Stockton
339 students23:1Rate it →
Other district programsby referral or application
Pride Continuation
High · Grades 10–12
D−
Alternative Education
27 students14:1Rate it →

Questions about Linden’s schools

Are Linden’s schools good?

They sit near the middle of California: the public schools Linden children attend outscore 56% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 37%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Linden in?

Linden Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 2,339 students in 6 schools (2024–25).

Where do Linden kids go to high school?

Linden High, with 743 students.

What is Linden’s graduation rate?

95–100% of the class of 2023 in Linden Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does Linden spend per student?

$18,971 in Linden Unified School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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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.