Top Rankings
Manteca Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public middle schools serving 17,004 students in Manteca Unified School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in California.
Public Middle Schools in Manteca Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the California public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
30 Schools
3,501 Schools
# Students
24,974 Students
1,854,363 Students
# Teachers
1,105 Teachers
87,821 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Manteca Unified School District, which is ranked #1251 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1240 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Graduation Rate
93%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.64
# American Indian Students
108 Students
9,887 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
4,650 Students
201,760 Students
% Asian Students
19%
11%
# Hispanic Students
13,961 Students
1,009,980 Students
% Hispanic Students
56%
55%
# Black Students
1,399 Students
97,908 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
3,600 Students
413,325 Students
% White Students
14%
22%
# Hawaiian Students
290 Students
7,600 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
953 Students
109,003 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
2,119
90,358
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,705
70,728
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,825
73,359
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,890
73,090
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,860
76,068
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,799
82,191
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,905
289,122
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,943
439,549
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,934
441,705
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,863
59,696
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,006
51,846
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,968
51,149
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,157
55,419
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,729 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,202 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$393 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$355 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,729
$19,974
Spending / Student
$14,202
$18,396
Best Manteca Unified School District Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nile Garden Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5700 East Nile Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7370
Grades: K-8
| 1,155 students
Rank: #22.
Veritas Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Pagola St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7390
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7390
Grades: K-8
| 1,205 students
Rank: #33.
George Mcparland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1601 Northgate Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7290
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7290
Grades: K-8
| 1,196 students
Rank: #44.
Mossdale Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
455 Brookhurst Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6285
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6285
Grades: K-8
| 1,064 students
Rank: #55.
Walter Woodward Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
575 Tannehill Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7430
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7430
Grades: K-8
| 998 students
Rank: #66.
New Haven Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14600 South Austin Rd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7360
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7360
Grades: K-8
| 484 students
Rank: #77.
Yosemite School Community Day (7-12)
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
737 West Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 239-6282
Manteca, CA 95337
(209) 239-6282
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
Rank: #88.
Stella Brockman Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
763 Silverado Dr.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7200
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7200
Grades: K-8
| 808 students
Rank: #99.
Brock Elliott Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Stonum Ln.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7260
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7260
Grades: K-8
| 789 students
Rank: #1010.
Joshua Cowell Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
740 Pestana Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7310
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7310
Grades: K-8
| 714 students
Rank: #1111.
Shasta Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
751 East Edison St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7400
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7400
Grades: K-8
| 797 students
Rank: #1212.
Great Valley Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4223 Mcdougald Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6300
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6300
Grades: K-8
| 948 students
Rank: #1313.
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
751 Stonebridge Ln.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6340
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6340
Grades: K-8
| 911 students
Rank: #1414.
Golden West Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1031 North Main St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7300
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7300
Grades: K-8
| 552 students
Rank: #1515.
Sequoia Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 Martha St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7440
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7440
Grades: K-8
| 845 students
Rank: #1616.
George Y. Komure Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2121 Henry Long Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6320
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6320
Grades: K-8
| 763 students
Rank: #1717.
August Knodt Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3939 Ews Woods Blvd.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6200
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6200
Grades: K-8
| 668 students
Rank: #1818.
Neil Hafley Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
849 Northgate Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7215
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7215
Grades: K-8
| 801 students
Rank: #1919.
French Camp Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
241 East Fourth St.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6370
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 938-6370
Grades: K-8
| 600 students
Rank: #2020.
Lathrop Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
15851 South Fifth St.
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 858-7250
Lathrop, CA 95330
(209) 858-7250
Grades: K-8
| 935 students
Rank: #2121.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 East Yosemite Ave.
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7320
Manteca, CA 95336
(209) 858-7320
Grades: K-8
| 610 students
Rank: n/an/a
Manteca Online Academy
Alternative School
4726 Mccuen Ave.
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 858-7240
Stockton, CA 95206
(209) 858-7240
Grades: K-8
| 122 students
Recent Articles
Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly 鈥渟haking his booty.鈥� We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.
How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.
February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.
