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Morada Middle

5001 E.view Dr., Stockton, CA 95212Lodi Unified
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0708Non-Charter
746
Students
Total enrolled
$17,375
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
21% vs nat'l
20.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
33% vs nat'l
43/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
15% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 746 students in grades 07–08 in Stockton, California.
21% above average funding
District spends $17,375 per pupil, 21% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 43th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Morada Middle is a large middle in Stockton, California, serving grades 07–08 with 746 students. The district invests $17,375 per student — 21% above the national average of $14,347, with a 20.5:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 84% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Morada Middle

746
Total Students
20.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
84%
Free Lunch
36
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0708) are served by this school
Gender Distribution387 male · 359 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility84%
National avg 52% · 630 students
Student Composition
39%
39%
Asian39%
White7%
Hispanic / Latino39%
Black7%
Multiracial6%
Pacific Islander1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 062223002659

Academic Outcomes at Morada Middle

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
43
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 43th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 43th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 95212

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$17,375Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$17,375
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,645
Student Support$3,301
Administration$2,085
Operations$2,606
Other$1,737
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $17,375 spent per student, an estimated $7,697 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
64%
22%
State government
64.0%
Local (property tax)
21.6%
Federal programs
14.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $17,375/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 84% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location
CountySan Joaquin County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (209)953-8490
NCES ID: 062223002659
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Stockton seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
5001 E.view Dr., Stockton, CA 95212
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.