John McCandless Charter is a charter school in Stockton, California, that serves students in grades K–8 in a big city. The school has about 448 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 21:1, which is a little better than the average for the district. There are 22 full-time equivalent teachers who help with instruction, but there are no full-time school counselors on staff right now. There are a lot of different kinds of students at John McCandless Charter. 50% of the students are female and 51% are male. Most of the students identify as part of a racial or ethnic minority group. About 53% of the students come from low-income families, which shows how the school helps families with different needs. Data on academic performance show that 41% of students score at or above proficiency in math and 51% meet or exceed proficiency standards in reading (ELA). This suggests that the school's students do better academically than those at other schools in the district. John McCandless Charter focuses on standards-based teaching and personalized learning, with programs that help students improve their reading, writing, and basic skills. The school is in a neighborhood in Stockton, California, and it offers a supportive and community-focused learning environment.