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Schools in 95354 — Modesto, California

95354 has 5 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 34.2 — 9.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 20.8 to 54.8, a 34.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
34.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
34.0
20.8 – 54.8
Avg Exceeded %
11.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.5%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 95354 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Enslen Elementary with a Scope Score of 55 and 27.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95354 averages 17.5%, near the state average of 18.1%.

How 95354 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95354
95354Modesto5Developing
34.2/100
95355Modesto15Developing
43.9/100
+9.7
95356Modesto4Developing
47.8/100
+13.6
95351Modesto11Developing
31.4/100
-2.8
95357Modesto3Developing
37.3/100
+3.1
95350Modesto14Developing
34.6/100
+0.4

School archetypes in 95354

1 Culture First1 On the Rise3 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95354 is classified as On the Rise — 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 95354

#SchoolExceededScore
1Enslen Elementary
Modesto City Elementary Culture First
27.4%Solid
55/100
2El Vista Elementary
Modesto City Elementary On the Rise
10.6%Developing
38/100
3Capistrano Elementary
Empire Union Elementary Building Momentum
7.2%Needs Support
29/100
4Wilson Elementary
Modesto City Elementary Building Momentum
7.0%Needs Support
29/100
5Orville Wright Elementary
Modesto City Elementary Building Momentum
4.1%Needs Support
21/100

Schools in 95354 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 95354

  • 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 5 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 34.2/100, which is 9.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. 11.3% 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 Enslen Elementary with a Scope Score of 55/100 and 27.4% 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 34.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (9.6 points below). The exceeded rate averages 11.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 17.5% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 20.8 to 54.8, a 34.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Modesto?
Modesto has 5 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.