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Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies

Stockton, CA · Stockton Unified · Grades 9-12

691st of 1,528 California high schools statewide · better than 55% Improving

216
Students
2023–24 enrollment
18:1
Student / teacher ratio
79%
Free / reduced-price lunch
low-income indicator
20.6%
Chronically absent
CA average 20%

Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies ranking

SchoolRow ranks Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies 691st of 1,528 California high schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 55% of high schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 3th in 2015 to 55th in 2025 — improving.

Statewide percentile by year
25%50%75%55%201520202025no testing 2020–21

Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies test scores

Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 37 students tested

English Language Arts
This school
68%
CA average
49%
Math
This school
11%
CA average
37%
Science
This school
35%
CA average
33%
English Language Arts over time this school CA average
25%50%75%68%49%201520202025no testing 2020–21
Math over time this school CA average
25%50%75%11%37%201520202025no testing 2020–21

Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies students

Racial and ethnic breakdown of 216 students (202324, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013

Hispanic88%
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Hispanic 88%92%20132023
GroupTrend20132023Change
Hispanic91.7%88.0% 3.7 pts
Asian2.8%3.7% 0.9 pts
Black2.8%3.7% 0.9 pts
American Indian0.5%1.9% 1.4 pts
White2.3%1.4% 0.9 pts
Two or more races0.0%0.9% 0.9 pts

Homes near Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies

Typical home value $420K in zip 95206 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000

$120K$239K$359K$478K$434K200020052010201520202025

Data Provided by Zillow Group

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High schools near Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies

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Frequently asked questions

What school district is Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies in?

Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies is part of the Stockton Unified district in Stockton, California.

Is Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies a good school?

SchoolRow ranks Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies 691st of 1,528 California high schools (better than 55% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).

What is the racial makeup of Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies?

Hispanic 88%, Black 4%, Asian 4%, American Indian 2% (216 students, 2023–24).

How much do homes near Edward C. Merlo Institute of Environmental Studies cost?

The typical home value in zip code 95206 is $420K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).

Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.