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Schools in 95350 — Modesto, California

95350 has 14 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.6 — 9.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 26.7 to 46.9, a 20.3-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.3
26.7 – 46.9
Avg Exceeded %
10.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
22.1%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
14
With Scope Scores

How 95350 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Grace M. Davis High with a Scope Score of 47 and 8.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95350 averages 22.1%, below the state average of 18.1%.

How 95350 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95350
95350Modesto14Developing
34.6/100
95351Modesto11Developing
31.4/100
-3.2
95348Merced4Developing
40.9/100
+6.3
95354Modesto5Developing
34.2/100
-0.4
95355Modesto15Developing
43.9/100
+9.3
95356Modesto4Developing
47.8/100
+13.3

School archetypes in 95350

5 On the Rise1 Culture First8 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 5 schools in 95350 are classified as On the Rise (5) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

All schools in 95350

#SchoolExceededScore
1Grace M. Davis High
Modesto City High Building Momentum
8.4%Developing
47/100
2Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary
Stanislaus Union Elementary Culture First
15.0%Developing
44/100
3Elihu Beard Elementary
Modesto City Elementary On the Rise
12.8%Developing
42/100
4Standiford Elementary
Sylvan Union Elementary On the Rise
26.3%Developing
39/100
5Catherine Everett Elementary
Modesto City Elementary Building Momentum
8.3%Developing
36/100
6Sherwood Elementary
Sylvan Union Elementary Building Momentum
12.4%Developing
34/100
7John Fremont Elementary
Modesto City Elementary On the Rise
10.9%Developing
33/100
8Somerset Middle
Sylvan Union Elementary On the Rise
12.4%Developing
33/100
9John Muir Elementary
Modesto City Elementary Building Momentum
9.9%Developing
32/100
10William Garrison Elementary
Modesto City Elementary Building Momentum
6.5%Developing
31/100
11Woodrow Elementary
Sylvan Union Elementary Building Momentum
10.6%Developing
31/100
12Josephine Chrysler Elementary
Stanislaus Union Elementary On the Rise
3.7%Needs Support
27/100
13Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center
Modesto City High Building Momentum
0.0%Needs Support
27/100
14George Eisenhut Elementary
Stanislaus Union Elementary Building Momentum
8.0%Needs Support
27/100

Schools in 95350 on the map

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 95350

  • Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
  • Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
  • Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
  • Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
  • Parent and community engagement levels
  • Quality of special education and gifted programs
  • How school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Modesto good?
Modesto's 14 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.6/100, which is 9.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 10.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Modesto?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Modesto is Grace M. Davis High with a Scope Score of 47/100 and 8.4% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Modesto schools compare to the state average?
Modesto elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 10.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 22.1% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 26.7 to 46.9, a 20.3-point spread.
How many schools are in Modesto?
Modesto has 14 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.