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Schools in Morada · Lodi Unified School District

Morada’s public schools score below 52% of California districts on tests and graduation

On the state math tests, 26% of Morada’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the public school district serving Morada, 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.

#527of 847 California townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 97% 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
38%
▼ 9 pts vs CA 47%
2021–22
Math proficiency
26%
▼ 7 pts vs CA 33%
2021–22
Graduate on time
86%
▼ 0 pts vs CA 86%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$18.4K
▼ 13% vs CA $21.2K
FY2024
Students per teacher
21.2
CA 21.6
Schools in town
3
8,964 students on the public path
In brief

Morada’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 589 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Morada’s, its schools beat 34%, 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 26% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 97% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓

Graduation

86% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $18,435 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and five high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

Aspire Vincent Shalvey Academy is in town. Every school ↓

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 Morada’s grade

C+ Test scoresC Graduation

B−: better than 48% of California school districts, #527 of 847 California towns. Both inputs trail the California average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.

California school districts we grade (1,872)Better than 48%
Lower resultsHigher results
California towns with similar household incomes (589)Better than 34%
A firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 14,290 test results and a graduating class of 2,003 wouldn’t change the letter. The tests are from spring 2022, when 97% of Morada’s students in the tested grades sat them (14,289 in math, 14,290 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

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

The path, start to finish
K–6Davis ElementaryLodi Unified School DistrictD
7–8Morada MiddleLodi Unified School DistrictC−
9–125 high schoolsDepends on your addressB− to A+

Morada’s public schools are run by Lodi Unified School District, which also serves Lodi and Stockton. Parts of Morada (7% of its land) are served by Linden Unified instead. 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.

Test scores · 2021–22

Well below the state in reading

Reading38%
State average 46.7% · 14290 students tested
Math26%
State average 33.1% · 14289 students tested

Morada vs. its neighbors

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

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
MoradaB−Lodi Unified
StocktonC+Stockton Unified K–12 · Lodi Unified K–12

Every school in Morada

8 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 Moradaby address
Also serving Moradain other towns
Charter schoolsfree, open by application

Questions about Morada’s schools

Are Morada’s schools good?

On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Morada 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 34%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Morada in?

Lodi Unified School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 27,047 students in 46 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Morada are served by Linden Unified.

Where do Morada kids go to high school?

One of 5 high schools, depending on your address: Tokay High, Lodi High, Bear Creek High, Ronald E. McNair High and Middle College High.

What is Morada’s graduation rate?

86% of the class of 2023 in Lodi Unified School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.

How much does Morada spend per student?

$18,435 in Lodi 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.