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Schools in 95358 — Modesto, California

95358 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 43.4 — 0.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 31.5 to 68.4, a 36.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
43.4
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
36.9
31.5 – 68.4
Avg Exceeded %
17.1%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
12.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 95358 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Paradise Charter with a Scope Score of 68 and 51.6% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95358 averages 12.9%, above the state average of 18.1%.

How 95358 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95358
95358Modesto8Developing
43.4/100
95357Modesto3Developing
37.3/100
-6.1
95356Modesto4Developing
47.8/100
+4.4
95360Newman6Developing
36.3/100
-7.1
95355Modesto15Developing
43.9/100
+0.5
95361Knights Ferry10Developing
45.8/100
+2.4

School archetypes in 95358

3 On the Rise1 Culture First4 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 95358 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 95358

#SchoolExceededScore
1Paradise Charter
Paradise Elementary Building Momentum
51.6%Solid
68/100
2Hart-Ransom Elementary
Hart-Ransom Union Elementary Building Momentum
20.5%Developing
47/100
3Fairview Elementary
Modesto City Elementary Culture First
10.2%Developing
44/100
4Hart-Ransom Academic Charter
Hart-Ransom Union Elementary On the Rise
8.9%Developing
43/100
5Alberta Martone Elementary
Modesto City Elementary On the Rise
16.4%Developing
41/100
6Shiloh Charter
Shiloh Elementary On the Rise
9.9%Developing
39/100
7Bret Harte Elementary
Modesto City Elementary Building Momentum
8.6%Developing
33/100
8Westport Elementary
Ceres Unified Building Momentum
11.1%Developing
32/100

Schools in 95358 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 95358

  • 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 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 43.4/100, which is 0.4 points near the California state average of 43.8. 17.1% 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 Paradise Charter with a Scope Score of 68/100 and 51.6% 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 43.4 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (0.4 points near). The exceeded rate averages 17.1% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 12.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 31.5 to 68.4, a 36.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Modesto?
Modesto has 8 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.