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Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

1750 West Kavanagh Ave., Tracy, CA, 95376

Ranked 4150 of 6898 in California

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About Melville S. Jacobson Elementary

Tracy, California's Melville S. Jacobson Elementary is a public K–5 school that is part of the Tracy Unified School District. The school has about 606 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 22:1, which means that the classroom sizes are typical for public elementary schools in the area. Melville S. Jacobson Elementary focuses on teaching core subjects like English Language Arts, math, science, and social studies, along with structured enrichment activities that help students learn and grow. According to data from U.S. News, about 22% of students are proficient in math and about 21% are proficient in reading. This shows that there are still chances for students to improve in all subjects. There are a lot of different types of students at the school, and a lot of them are from minority groups, which is similar to the population of Tracy. The school gets money from the state and federal government to help with student services and teaching programs. Students come from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds. The amount spent on each student is in line with what is typical for public schools in California. Melville S. Jacobson Elementary is in a family-friendly neighborhood with median home prices that are lower than those in the Bay Area. This makes it a stable place to learn. Overall, the school gives students the same lessons and chances to do better in school.

Melville S. Jacobson Elementary Contact Information

Address

1750 West Kavanagh Ave., Tracy, CA, 95376

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Phone

(209) 830-3315

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 22%
Reading 21%
State average proficiency is 22% in Math and 21% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
606
Total Students
$98435
Avg. Teacher Salary
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
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More likely to persue STEM Careers
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Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 13.86%
Asian 19.64%
Hispanic 50.33%
Black 6.27%
Two+ Races 5.94%
Native Am. 1.32%
White
13.86%
Asian
19.64%
Hispanic
50.33%
Black
6.27%
Two+ Races
5.94%
Native Am.
1.32%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 606
48.51%
294 Female
51.49%
312 Male

Student Population

606 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

MLK Breakfast Event: The school community is promoting participation in the Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast event scheduled for January 19, 2026, which encourages civic engagement and community values among families and student

FAQ

Q1. Are there programs that meet after school?

Ans. Yes, enrichment programs have clubs, tutoring, and fun things to do.

Q2: Are there STEM programs at the school?

Ans. STEM projects and labs help people learn about science and technology by doing things.

Q3. Do you teach character education?

Ans. Programs focus on developing social and emotional skills and doing the right thing.

Q4. Do you want parents to be involved?

Ans. Families can help out, go to workshops, and take part in school events.

Q5. Do you give credit for students' successes?

Ans. Accomplishments are celebrated with awards, assemblies, and newsletters.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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