6.5 avg / 10

Modesto City Elementary School District

School District · Modesto, California

Last updated: May 2026

Students: 14,137

Teachers (FTE): 654

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

22 elem, 4 mid

Enrollment

14,137

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.6:1

Avg Rating

6.5

out of 10

Schools

22 elem, 4 mid

Enrollment

14,137

Student-Teacher Ratio

21.6:1

How this district compares

California rank

#295 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.2

above California avg

District size

14,137 students

Much larger than California median

About Modesto City Elementary

Modesto City Elementary is a Modesto, California school district serving 26 schools. The district educates 14,137 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.6:1.

With an average rating of 6.5/10, Modesto City Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is EL Vista Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.

In standardized testing, Modesto City Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 22.3% and ELA proficiency of 30.9%.

The district includes 22 elementary schools , 4 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Modesto City Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 22.3%

School

State

N/A

ELA Proficiency 30.9%

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Average proficiency across all schools in Modesto City Elementary with test data.

Schools in Modesto City Elementary

26 schools

Elementary Schools 22

Middle Schools 4

Evelyn Hanshaw Middle

679 7.0

Mark Twain Junior High

681 6.6

Roosevelt Junior High

816 6.3

La Loma Junior High

710 5.4

District Details

State: California
City: Modesto
Total Enrollment: 14,137
Teachers (FTE): 654
Child Poverty Rate: 0.3%
Data Year: 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Modesto City Elementary?

Modesto City Elementary has 26 schools in total — 22 elementary, 4 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Modesto City Elementary?

The average composite rating for Modesto City Elementary is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Modesto City Elementary?

Per-pupil spending data for Modesto City Elementary is not currently available.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Modesto City Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Modesto City Elementary is 21.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in Modesto City Elementary?

EL Vista Elementary is the highest-rated school in Modesto City Elementary with a composite score of 8.5/10.

What are the test scores in Modesto City Elementary?

Across schools in Modesto City Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 22.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 30.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Modesto City Elementary compare to other districts in California?

Modesto City Elementary has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 26 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 are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating: 6.5/10
Math Proficiency: 22.3%
ELA Proficiency: 30.9%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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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.