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Linden Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,275 students in Linden Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Linden Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
6 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
2,275 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
106 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Linden Unified School District, which is ranked #1117 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1123 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.49
0.63
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
12%
% Hispanic
65%
56%
% Black
n/a
5%
% White
30%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,877 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,077 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$30 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,877
$19,974
Spending / Student
$13,077
$18,396
Best Linden Unified School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
18100 East Front St.
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3600
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3600
Grades: K-4
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Waterloo Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7007 North Pezzi Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0818
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0818
Grades: 5-8
| 333 students
Rank: #33.
Linden High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18527 East Front St.
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3073
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3073
Grades: 9-12
| 720 students
Rank: #44.
Waverly Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3507 Wilmarth Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0735
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-0735
Grades: K-8
| 412 students
Rank: #55.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2005 North Alpine Rd.
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-3229
Stockton, CA 95215
(209) 931-3229
Grades: K-8
| 377 students
Rank: #66.
Pride Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18527 East Main St.
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3894
Linden, CA 95236
(209) 887-3894
Grades: 10-12
| 34 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Linden Unified School District?
Linden Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,275 students.
What is the rank of Linden Unified School District?
Linden Unified School District is ranked #1117 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Linden Unified School District?
65% of Linden Unified School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Linden Unified School District?
Linden Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Linden Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,077 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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