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Schools in 95354 — Modesto, California: 5 schools. Average score 8.5 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

95354 has 5 ranked schools in Modesto, averaging a Scope Score of 36.3/100 — 8.5 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 20.6 to 53.9, a 33.2-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
36.3
State avg: 44.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
33.2
20.6 – 53.9
Avg Exceeded %
11.3%
State avg: 21.3%
Chronic Absenteeism
17.5%
State avg: 17.9%
Schools Ranked
5
With Scope Scores

How 95354 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Enslen Elementary with a Scope Score of 54 and 27.4% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95354 averages 17.5%, near the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95354 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 95354
95354Modesto5Developing
36.3/100
95355Modesto15Developing
43.4/100
+7.1
95356Modesto5Developing
42.4/100
+6.1
95351Modesto14Developing
33.4/100
-2.9
95357Modesto3Developing
36.4/100
+0.1
95350Modesto16Developing
36.3/100
-0.0

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

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

For the data nerds

All schools in 95354

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

#SchoolExceededScore
1Enslen Elementary
Modesto City Elementary Culture First
27.4%Solid
54/100
2El Vista Elementary
Modesto City Elementary On the Rise
10.6%Developing
43/100
3Capistrano Elementary
Empire Union Elementary Building Momentum
7.2%Developing
34/100
4Wilson Elementary
Modesto City Elementary Building Momentum
7.0%Needs Support
30/100
5Orville Wright Elementary
Modesto City Elementary Building Momentum
4.1%Needs Support
21/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 5 schools in 95354Methodology · Explore all schools

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

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 95354 (Modesto) good?
95354 has 5 ranked schools in Modesto, averaging a Scope Score of 36.3/100 — 8.5 points below the state average. 11.3% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 95354?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95354 is Enslen Elementary with a Scope Score of 54/100 and 27.4% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95354 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95354 average a Scope Score of 36.3/100 — 8.5 points below the state average of 44.8. The exceeded rate averages 11.3% vs. 21.3% statewide.
How many schools are in zip code 95354?
Zip code 95354 has 5 ranked 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 seven dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, ELPAC English Learner proficiency, and baseline proficiency. Full methodology and weights.