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Schools in 95357 — Modesto, California: 3 schools. Average score 10.2 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.

95357 has 3 ranked schools in Modesto, averaging a Scope Score of 33.7/100 — 10.2 points below the state average of 43.9 (a state average weighted to 95357's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 20.7 to 46.0, a 25.2-point spread.

How 95357 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Peter Johansen High with a Scope Score of 46 and 9.5% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 95357 averages 22.5%, above the state average of 19.6%, weighted to 95357's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 95357 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 95357
95357Modesto333.7/100
95355Modesto2.61539.4/100+5.7
95354Modesto3.0529.0/100-4.7
95351Modesto4.51327.7/100-6.1
95307Ceres4.51536.4/100+2.7
95326Hughson5.0343.3/100+9.6

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 95357

1 On the Rise2 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 1 school in 95357 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 95357

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range20.7 – 46.0
25.2 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 19.6% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (2)

avg 27.6/1002 ranked elementary schools1 Developing, 1 Needs Support
#SchoolExceededScore
1Bernard L. Hughes Elementary
Empire Union Elementary On the Rise
11.8%46th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 34/100
2Alice N. Stroud Elementary
Empire Union Elementary Building Momentum
7.8%11th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 21/100

High Schools (1)

avg 46.0/1001 ranked high schools1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Peter Johansen High
Modesto City High Building Momentum
9.5%27th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 46/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 3 schools in 95357Methodology · Explore all schools

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

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 95357 (Modesto) good?
95357 has 3 ranked schools in Modesto, averaging a Scope Score of 33.7/100 — 10.2 points below the state average, a benchmark weighted to 95357's own mix of school levels. 9.7% 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 95357?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 95357 is Peter Johansen High with a Scope Score of 46/100 and 9.5% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 95357 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 95357 average a Scope Score of 33.7/100 — 10.2 points below the state average of 43.9, a state average weighted to zip code 95357's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 9.7% vs. 20.9% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 95357?
Zip code 95357 has 3 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 composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.