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Aspire University Charter: Scores climb 11.0 points from grade 3 to grade 5. But one in four miss a month of school or more.

Aspire University Charter's strongest signal is real. Attendance is the number to ask about — and both belong on the same page.

819 Sunset Avenue, 95351 (opens in new tab)·Modesto City Elementary·Modesto·Grades TK-5·423 students·85% low-income·Charter·2024–25 CAASPP·(209) 544-8722·Website
Charter school — publicly funded, independently operated, open enrollment via lottery. Learn more
Scope Score
48
🚀 Growth Engine · Developing
ranked #2,048 statewide · #5 of 24 in Modesto City Elementary

Aspire University Charter scores 48 of 100 on SchoolScope's Scope Score — the 64th percentile of 5,744 California elementary schools (CDE CAASPP 2025).

Measures test performance, attendance, and climate — not arts, community, or your kid. How we score →

Most rating sites would stop at “33% proficient” and call it done. Aspire University Charter deserves a closer read. The school sits in Modesto, where four in five students qualify for free or reduced lunch — and reading the numbers without that context misreads the school.

The headline number: +11.0pp separates this year's grade 3 from its grade 5. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. Following the same students from 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 points the same way.

As a charter, Aspire University Charter enrolls by application, not address — the score reads the same, the enrollment path doesn't.

The story this school is actually telling

The trajectory · grade 3→5
+11.0pp

separates this year's grade 3 from its grade 5. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. Following the same students from 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 points the same way.

↑ the school's value-add, not the zip code's
The catch · chronic absence
25.5%

of students miss a month or more of school, versus 17.9% statewide. High absence often tracks community stress — worth asking about on a tour.

↓ the part no ranking site shows you

The school, grade by grade

ELA · CAASPP 2024–25

Different students, same year — each bar is one grade's proficiency mix.

14%
11%
75%
Grade 3 · 25% proficient
17%
17%
66%
Grade 4 · 34% proficient
17%
25%
58%
Grade 5 · 42% proficient

The honest read: the share exceeding rises 3.2pp across grades; the floor rises 17.1pp. The state average rises 4.5pp over the same span. Kids here gain ground the longer they stay — the pattern you want to see. A school visit and conversation with teachers will tell you more than this number.

The 5 things our score weighs

Exceeded standard
15.0%
State 21.3%
6.3pp below state avg
Growth (G3→G5)
+11.0pp
State -2.9pp
Scores improve across grades
Met or exceeded
33.3%
State 42.7%
9.4pp below state avg
Chronic absenteeism
25.5%
State 17.9%
7.6pp above state avg
Suspension rate
0.8%
State 1.6%
0.9pp below state avg
Worth a school visit

Ask how the school tracks and follows up on attendance. High absence often reflects community stress, not classroom quality — a visit will tell you which.

Where the path goes

The path below follows attendance boundaries — scores shown for each next step.

K-12 Feeder Path
Elementary
Aspire University CharterCharter
48/100
This school
High School
No feeder data available for this level

Estimated path based on proximity within the same district. Contact your school district for official feeder information.

Your other options

Private alternatives nearby

Private schools within ~10 miles. These schools do not participate in state testing and cannot be scored or ranked.

The community around it

Community Profile
Context — not part of the Scope Score

Student demographics

Hispanic84.6%
White3.8%
Asian3.1%
Black1.2%
Other7.3%
Low IncomeFree/reduced lunch eligible 84.6% (21pp above CA avg)
Resources & Access
Enrollment
423
Near CA avg (~480)
Transitional Kindergarten
38 TK students
9% of a 428-student campus · CDE Census Day 2025-26
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
3 more students per teacher than CA avg
At Aspire University Charter in Modesto, 31.2% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 29.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Aspire University Charter outperforms its district average for low-income students by 1.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (30.6% Math proficient); Hispanic students (30.8% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 19.5 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 160 students tested.
Equity Gaps
Math · English Learner−21.1pp
11.2% vs 32.4% overall · n=84
3 more gaps by subject
ELA · English Learner−19.5pp
14.5% vs 34.1% overall · n=84
ELA Exceeded · English Learner−12.3pp
3.9% vs 16.2% overall · n=84
Math Exceeded · English Learner−12.8pp
0.9% vs 13.7% overall · n=84

Subgroups with fewer than 15 students are excluded for privacy. Gaps of less than 3 percentage points are not shown.

Subgroup Proficiency
Low-Income160 tested
ELA 31.2%·Math 30.6%· +1.6pp vs district
Hispanic156 tested
ELA 30.8%·Math 30.8%· +1.0pp vs district
English Learner84 tested
ELA 14.3%·Math 11.9%· +4.8pp vs district

Weighted average across tested grades. Subgroups with fewer than 15 students excluded. Data: CDE CAASPP 2024-25.

Subgroup Growth by Grade
Change in proficiency from lowest tested grade. Shows which groups are gaining ground.

Low-income student ELA proficiency rises by 18.9pp from grade 3 to grade 5 at this school. District average: +7.1pp.

Subgroups with fewer than 10 tested students per grade are not shown.

Neighborhood Context
Median Income
$58K
$27K below CA median
Median Home Value
$344K
$316K below CA median
Bachelor's+
7%
28pp below CA avg
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2024) · ZIP-level
Whole Child
Teacher experience, college/career readiness, and more. Context only — never part of the Scope Score.
Teacher Experience
7.4 years avg experience
19 teachers · 26% first-year · 16% second-year
Teacher Credentials
83% fully credentialed
5.5% on intern/emergency permit

Source: CDE SARC, 2024-25

Community Profile provides context about who attends this school and the resources available. These factors are never part of the Scope Score. Learn why →

Frequently asked questions

Is Aspire University Charter a good elementary school?
Aspire University Charter has a Scope Score of 48 out of 100, placing it in the 64th percentile of California elementary schools and ranked #2,048 statewide. 15.0% of students exceeded the state standard on the 2025 CAASPP assessment, which is 6.3 percentage points below the California average of 21.3%. The Scope Score weights six dimensions for elementary schools: exceeded standard (43%), met or exceeded (22%), grade 3-to-5 growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), ELPAC English Learner proficiency (5%), and suspension rate (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What are Aspire University Charter's CAASPP test scores?
On the 2025 CAASPP Smarter Balanced Assessment, 33.3% of students at Aspire University Charter met or exceeded the state standard in ELA and Math combined, and 15.0% exceeded it. The gap between those numbers matters: 18.3% of students are at the proficiency floor, while 15.0% pushed past it. Most rating sites report only the combined "proficient" number. SchoolScope surfaces the exceeded-vs-met split because it reveals whether a school's curriculum challenges students beyond minimum proficiency or paces toward it. 384 student-subject combinations were assessed.
How does Aspire University Charter rank in California?
Aspire University Charter ranks #2,048 among California elementary schools by Scope Score, placing it in the 64th percentile. This ranking is based on a weighted composite of 2025 CAASPP test performance (exceeded and met rates), grade-level growth (Grade 3 to grade 5 growth), chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score shows what drives the ranking so parents can decide what matters most to their family. See full methodology.
Is Aspire University Charter getting better or worse?
Based on 2025 CAASPP data, proficiency at Aspire University Charter increases by 11.0 percentage points from Grade 3 to grade 5 growth. This upward trajectory suggests the school is adding measurable value — students leave with higher proficiency rates than they entered with. Growth trajectory is weighted at 15% in the elementary Scope Score because it measures what the school does, not just who walks in the door.
What is the attendance and school culture like at Aspire University Charter?
25.5% of students at Aspire University Charter are chronically absent (missing 10% or more of school days), compared to the California average of 17.9%. The suspension rate is 0.8%, indicating a low-discipline-incident environment. SchoolScope includes these culture metrics in the Scope Score because they reflect day-to-day school experience in ways test scores alone cannot.
How does Aspire University Charter compare to other schools in Modesto?
Aspire University Charter scores 48/100 (64th percentile) among California elementary schools. To compare with nearby schools, SchoolScope shows the same metrics side by side: exceeded rate, proficiency, growth trajectory, and school culture indicators. The school serves 423 students. Use the schools in Modesto page or the map view to compare all elementary schools nearby.
How does Aspire University Charter serve low-income and underrepresented students?
At Aspire University Charter in Modesto, 31.2% of low-income students met or exceeded the ELA standard in 2025, compared to 29.7% district-wide and 38.2% statewide. Aspire University Charter outperforms its district average for low-income students by 1.6 percentage points in ELA. Other subgroups: Low-Income students (30.6% Math proficient); Hispanic students (30.8% ELA proficient). The largest proficiency gap is 19.5 percentage points for english learner students. Data source: California Department of Education, CAASPP 2024-25. 160 students tested. SchoolScope shows disaggregated test scores by demographic subgroup so you can see how a school performs for your child's specific group — not just the school-wide average. Subgroup data is context, not part of the Scope Score: we don't penalize schools for who they serve. See our equity approach.

For the data nerds

Every number on this page

Score factors, grade-level breakdowns, subgroup proficiency, and peer comparisons.

01Score factorsWeighted composite · 2024–25
Exceeded standard · 38%
15.0%
↓ vs CA 21.3% · 44th pctile
Growth (G3→G5) · 27%
+11.0pp
↑ vs CA -2.9pp · 74th pctile
Met or exceeded · 20%
33.3%
↓ vs CA 42.7% · 43th pctile
Chronic absenteeism · 5%
25.5%
↓ vs CA 17.9% · 38th pctile
Suspension rate · 5%
0.8%
↑ vs CA 1.6% · 57th pctile
02By grade & subgroupCAASPP 2024–25 · % of tested students
ELATestedEXCMETNEARNOTMET++/CA
Grade 37014%11%33%41%26%−18
Grade 45917%17%17%49%34%−11
Grade 56317%25%24%33%43%−5
MathTestedEXCMETNEARNOTMET++/CA
Grade 3709%21%21%49%30%−16
Grade 45915%17%32%36%32%−9
Grade 56317%17%25%40%35%−0
Science (CAST)TestedEXCMETNEARNOT
Grade 5/8/11626%21%56%16%

CAST is tested in grades 5, 8, and once in high school — not annually. Not part of the Scope Score.

Subgroup · ELATestedMET+vs districtvs CA
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged16031.2%+2−7
Hispanic/Latino15630.8%+1−8
English Learners8414.3%+5+4
03Peer comparison · nearest elementary schoolssorted by Scope Score
SchoolDistScopeEXCMET+GrowthSusp
Aspire University Charter ←4815.0%33.3%+11.00.8%
Enslen Elementary2.4 mi5427.4%58.8%−7.31.1%
Fairview Elementary1.9 mi4910.2%32.1%−14.20.1%
Harriette Kirschen Elementary1 mi374.5%17.8%+11.21.9%
California average4521.3%42.7%−2.91.6%
04More measurescontext · not all part of the Scope Score
Scope Score history
43%48%'19'22'23'24'25
2019 · 2022 · 2023 · 2024 · 2025 · no testing 2020–21 (COVID) · rank #2644 → #3083 → #2491 → #2572 → #2048
Source: CA Dept. of Education · CAASPP 2024–25 · n=5,744 elementary schools · Data updated 2026-07-03methodology · data updates · CSV · report issue