Schools in 95357 — Modesto, California
95357 has 3 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 37.3 — 6.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.1 to 47.4, a 20.3-point spread.
How 95357 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Peter Johansen High with a Scope Score of 47 and 9.5% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 13.8 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 95357. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 95357 averages 22.6%, below the state average of 18.1%.
How 95357 compares to nearby zip codes
All schools in 95357
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Peter Johansen High Modesto City High Building Momentum | 9.5% | Developing 47/100 |
| 2 | Bernard L. Hughes Elementary Empire Union Elementary Building Momentum | 11.8% | Developing 37/100 |
| 3 | Alice N. Stroud Elementary Empire Union Elementary Building Momentum | 7.8% | Needs Support 27/100 |
Schools in 95357 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 95357
- 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
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