Modesto City Elementary School District
School District · Modesto, California
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
26
22 elem, 4 mid
Enrollment
14,137
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
26
22 elem, 4 mid
Enrollment
14,137
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Evaluating Modesto City Elementary?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Modesto City Elementary as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Enslen Elementary
Modesto · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
EL Vista Elementary
Modesto · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sonoma Elementary
Modesto · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#587 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below California avg
District size
14,137 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Modesto City Elementary ranks #587 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Modesto City Elementary's schools with real test data average 5.2/10 across 26 schools. Its top-rated schools are Enslen Elementary (7.8/10), EL Vista Elementary (7.5/10), and Sonoma Elementary (7.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.5/10 despite 94% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Modesto City Elementary schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +8.7 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Modesto City Elementary schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Modesto City Elementary
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (26 of 26). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enslen Elementary | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | EL Vista Elementary | 7.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Sonoma Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Lakewood Elementary | 7.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Shackelford Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Robertson Road Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Evelyn Hanshaw Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | John Fremont Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Franklin Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Mark Twain Junior High | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 26 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.2/10, Modesto City Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Enslen Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Modesto City Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 27.7% and ELA proficiency of 33.5%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Modesto City Elementary with test data.
Schools in Modesto City Elementary
26 schools Elementary Schools 22
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 5.2/10. 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?
Enslen Elementary is the highest-rated school in Modesto City Elementary with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Modesto City Elementary?
Across schools in Modesto City Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 33.5%. 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 5.2/10 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 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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 27.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 33.5%
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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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