John McCandless Charter vs Wilson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John McCandless Charter
Stockton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
434 students
Wilson Elementary
Stockton · Public elementary · Grades K–8
346 students
| Measure | John McCandless Charter Stockton, California | Wilson Elementary Stockton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #968 of 5,693 | #4933 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13219 of 50,301 | #47513 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 434 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 26.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 22% |
| city | Stockton | Stockton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John McCandless Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 15.3).
- •John McCandless Charter does better on math proficiency (73% vs 22%).
- •John McCandless Charter does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 32%).
- •John McCandless Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 85.5%).
- •John McCandless Charter does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 26.6).
- •John McCandless Charter is the larger school with 434 students compared with 346.
- •John McCandless Charter is a charter school while Wilson Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John McCandless Charter better than Wilson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), John McCandless Charter ranks higher (67.3 vs 15.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John McCandless Charter and Wilson Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Stockton and Stockton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John McCandless Charter: 434. Wilson Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John McCandless Charter and Wilson Elementary rank in California?
John McCandless Charter is 968th of 5,693 and Wilson Elementary is 4933rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).