Serving 923 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 923 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School's student population of 923 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
923 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7460 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
33%
12%
Hispanic
46%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
9%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School's ranking?
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School is ranked #7460 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School often compared to?
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like August Knodt Elementary School, French Camp Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School?
923 students attend Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Asian, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School?
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School offer ?
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School part of?
Joseph Widmer Jr. Elementary School is part of Manteca Unified School District.
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