Christa McAuliffe Middle

Christa McAuliffe Middle sits in the quieter, more suburban northern reaches of Stockton, where the 95209 zip code tends to feel a little removed from the busier parts of the city — think tree-lined streets and newer housing developments rather than urban density. As part of Lodi Unified, the school draws families who are looking for a solid, middle-of-the-road option in a district that straddles Stockton and Lodi, and its scores in English and Math land right around the state median, making it a reasonable fit for families who want a dependable two-year bridge to high school. Science is an area to keep an eye on, so families who prioritize STEM might want to ask the school directly about what supports and electives are available.