Empire Union Elementary School District
School District · Modesto, California
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
6
5 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
2,825
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
6
5 elem, 1 mid
Enrollment
2,825
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Evaluating Empire Union Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Empire Union Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Capistrano Elementary
Modesto · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Norman N. Glick Middle
Modesto · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Empire Elementary
Empire · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#690 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,531
$116 vs California median
District size
2,825 students
Typical than California median
The short answer
Empire Union Elementary ranks #690 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Empire Union Elementary's schools with real test data average 4.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Capistrano Elementary (5.7/10), Norman N. Glick Middle (4.5/10), and Empire Elementary (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
STAAR proficiency rose +9.1 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Empire Union Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Empire Union Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Capistrano Elementary | 5.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Norman N. Glick Middle | 4.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Empire Elementary | 4.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Christine Sipherd Elementary | 4.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Bernard L. Hughes Elementary | 3.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Alice N. Stroud Elementary | 3.2 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Empire Union Elementary
Empire Union Elementary is a Modesto, California school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 2,825 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22.8:1. District-level spending was $17,531 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 4.2/10, Empire Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Capistrano Elementary, which has a composite score of 5.7/10.
In standardized testing, Empire Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 32.6% and ELA proficiency of 38.5%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school.
District Map
Schools in Empire Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Empire Union Elementary with test data.
Schools in Empire Union Elementary
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- California
- City
- Modesto
- Total Enrollment
- 2,825
- Teachers (FTE)
- 124
- District spending per student
- $17,531NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Empire Union Elementary?
Empire Union Elementary has 6 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Empire Union Elementary?
The average composite rating for Empire Union Elementary is 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Empire Union Elementary?
Empire Union Elementary's district-level spending was $17,531 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Empire Union Elementary?
The average student-teacher ratio in Empire Union Elementary is 22.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Empire Union Elementary?
Capistrano Elementary is the highest-rated school in Empire Union Elementary with a composite score of 5.7/10.
What are the test scores in Empire Union Elementary?
Across schools in Empire Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Empire Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?
Empire Union Elementary has an average school rating of 4.2/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 32.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.5%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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