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Schools in 95356 — Modesto, California

95356 has 4 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 47.8 — 4.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 36.4 to 56.4, a 20.0-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
47.8
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
20.0
36.4 – 56.4
Avg Exceeded %
20.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
4
With Scope Scores

How 95356 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Joseph A. Gregori High with a Scope Score of 56 and 13.4% of students exceeding standard.

Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 12.1 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95356. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 95356 averages 12.9%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95356 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95356
95356Modesto4Developing
47.8/100
95355Modesto15Developing
43.9/100
-4.0
95357Modesto3Developing
37.3/100
-10.6
95354Modesto5Developing
34.2/100
-13.6
95358Modesto8Developing
43.4/100
-4.4
95360Newman6Developing
36.3/100
-11.6

School archetypes in 95356

2 Culture First2 Building Momentum

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

All schools in 95356

#SchoolExceededScore
1Joseph A. Gregori High
Modesto City High Building Momentum
13.4%Solid
56/100
2Stanislaus Elementary
Stanislaus Union Elementary Culture First
25.5%Solid
52/100
3Agnes M. Baptist Elementary
Stanislaus Union Elementary Building Momentum
24.5%Developing
47/100
4Mildred Perkins Elementary
Salida Union Elementary Culture First
17.7%Developing
36/100

Schools in 95356 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 95356

  • 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 4 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 47.8/100, which is 4.1 points above the California state average of 43.8. 20.3% 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 Joseph A. Gregori High with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 13.4% 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 47.8 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (4.1 points above). The exceeded rate averages 20.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 36.4 to 56.4, a 20.0-point spread.
How many schools are in Modesto?
Modesto has 4 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.