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1670 East Sixth Street, Stockton, CA 95206-2352
Summary
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 38th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 49.0% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 11.5% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 49.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 11.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 860/1,596 (46th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,122/1,596 (30th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 14:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 200 |
| Low-Income Students | 158 (79.0%) |
| English Learners | 39 (19.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 18.5 points from last year and fell 2.1 points over the full period. Math rose 0.7 points from last year and rose 0.4 points over the full period.
•Math +0.4 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
49.0% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 860 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
11.5% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,122 of 1,596 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies compare within the district?
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies is No. 4 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 9 9–12 schools in Stockton Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies rank in California?
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies ranks No. 860 of 1,596 in reading and No. 1,122 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math among 9 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 46.5% meet the reading standard and 11.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies compare with other schools in Stockton?
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies is No. 8 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 15 9–12 schools in Stockton with 2026 results.
Explore schools in StocktonHow does Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies compare with other schools in San Joaquin County?
Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies is No. 21 in reading and No. 28 in math proficiency among the 31 9–12 schools in San Joaquin County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Joaquin CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental StudiesThis school | 11.5% | 49.0% |
| Cesar Chavez High | 12.8% | 42.1% |
| Edison High | 8.6% | 32.5% |
