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6.6avg / 10

Empire Union Elementary School District

School District · Modesto, California

Students: 2,825
Teachers (FTE): 124

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

6

5 elem, 1 mid

Enrollment

2,825

Student-Teacher Ratio

22.8:1

How this district compares

California rank

#258 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above 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 #258 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Empire Union Elementary's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Norman N. Glick Middle (7.8/10), Christine Sipherd Elementary (7.4/10), and Bernard L. Hughes Elementary (6.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Most improved · 2022 → 2024
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary

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.

#SchoolRating
1Norman N. Glick Middle7.8 / 10
2Christine Sipherd Elementary7.4 / 10
3Bernard L. Hughes Elementary6.8 / 10
4Alice N. Stroud Elementary6.5 / 10
5Empire Elementary6.5 / 10
6Capistrano Elementary4.5 / 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 6.6/10, Empire Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Norman N. Glick Middle, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Empire Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 30.9% and ELA proficiency of 37.5%.

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

Math Proficiency30.9%
School
State
Not reported
ELA Proficiency37.5%
School
State
Not reported

Average proficiency across all schools in Empire Union Elementary with test data.

District 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 6.6/10. 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?

Norman N. Glick Middle is the highest-rated school in Empire Union Elementary with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Empire Union Elementary?

Across schools in Empire Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 37.5%. 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 6.6/10 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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
30.9%
ELA Proficiency
37.5%

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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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