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Schools in 95351 — Modesto, California

95351 has 11 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.4 — 12.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 17.6 to 42.7, a 25.1-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
31.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
25.1
17.6 – 42.7
Avg Exceeded %
8.8%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
18.6%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
11
With Scope Scores

How 95351 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Modesto High with a Scope Score of 43 and 14.1% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95351 averages 18.6%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 95351 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95351
95351Modesto11Developing
31.4/100
95350Modesto14Developing
34.6/100
+3.2
95348Merced4Developing
40.9/100
+9.5
95354Modesto5Developing
34.2/100
+2.8
95355Modesto15Developing
43.9/100
+12.5
95356Modesto4Developing
47.8/100
+16.4

School archetypes in 95351

3 Culture First3 On the Rise5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95351 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 95351

#SchoolExceededScore
1Modesto High
Modesto City High Building Momentum
14.1%Developing
43/100
2M. Robert Adkison Elementary
Ceres Unified Culture First
12.4%Developing
40/100
3Shackelford Elementary
Modesto City Elementary Culture First
12.1%Developing
36/100
4Franklin Elementary
Modesto City Elementary Culture First
8.9%Developing
36/100
5Virginia Parks Elementary
Ceres Unified Building Momentum
11.6%Developing
34/100
6Robertson Road Elementary
Modesto City Elementary Building Momentum
12.3%Developing
33/100
7Harriette Kirschen Elementary
Modesto City Elementary On the Rise
4.5%Needs Support
30/100
8Burbank Elementary
Modesto City Elementary On the Rise
6.0%Needs Support
28/100
9Tuolumne Elementary
Modesto City Elementary Building Momentum
4.6%Needs Support
27/100
10James Marshall Elementary
Modesto City Elementary On the Rise
3.4%Needs Support
23/100
11Stanislaus County Special Education
Stanislaus County Office of Education Building Momentum
6.3%Needs Support
18/100

Schools in 95351 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 95351

  • 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 11 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 31.4/100, which is 12.4 points below the California state average of 43.8. 8.8% 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 Modesto High with a Scope Score of 43/100 and 14.1% 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 31.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (12.4 points below). The exceeded rate averages 8.8% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 18.6% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 17.6 to 42.7, a 25.1-point spread.
How many schools are in Modesto?
Modesto has 11 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.