Stockton Unified School District

• Graduation Rate Hits a New High:
  • SUSD’s graduation rate surged to 85%, a Green rating and a 2.9 percentage point increase.
  • This success includes impressive subgroup gains, such as Hispanic students (85.4%, up 3%) and foster youth (71.4%, up 12.9%), demonstrating strides in closing equity gaps.
• Chronic Absenteeism Declines:
  • Chronic absenteeism fell by 5%, signaling a return to stronger attendance habits. Foster youth (down 5.8%) and homeless students (down 10.9%) showed particularly strong improvements.
• College and Career Preparedness on the Rise:
  • College and Career Indicator performance increased by 3.8 percentage points to 22.4%, with socioeconomically disadvantaged students (21.6%, up 4.4%) and Hispanic students (22.1%, up 5.1%) contributing significantly to the growth.
• Improvement in Targeted Areas:
  • Mathematics performance saw gains in specific groups, including African American students ( 5.4 points) and students with disabilities ( 5.7 points), reflecting the positive impact of targeted interventions.

“SUSD remains deeply committed to equity and is proud of progress in closing performance gaps,” said Superintendent of Schools Dr. Michelle Rodriguez.

While the district celebrates its progress, it remains clear-eyed about challenges. Academic performance in English Language Arts and Mathematics remains a priority.

Gains among long-term English learners in Mathematics ( 7.4 points) and College/Career readiness ( 2%) reflect the district’s efforts to support historically underserved students. Graduation rate increases for students with disabilities ( 6.2%) and African American students ( 2.7%) further highlight the district’s focus on inclusive excellence.

These results inspire optimism and reaffirm the district’s strategic vision:

• Enhanced Academics: Expanding professional development in ELA and Mathematics to sustain and accelerate growth.
• Community Connections: Strengthening attendance initiatives to build on absenteeism improvements.

Increasing support for English learners, foster youth, and students with disabilities.

Stockton Unified School District’s achievements align with positive trends across California, including reductions in chronic absenteeism and gains in college and career readiness.

“We have an unwavering commitment to equity and innovation. We aim to give all SUSD students the world class education they deserve.” said Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Michelle Rodriguez.