Below Average
#7655 of 9,539 schools in CA
Aspire University Charter
Elementary School · Aspire University Charter District · Modesto, CA
A charter elementary school in Modesto, CA where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
819 Sunset Ave., Modesto, CA 95351
- Math 26% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 28% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 28.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Aspire University Charter score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2018, to 27% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 31% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Aspire University Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 25Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,128/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Modesto), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,869
Median home value
$315,700
Median rent
$1,376/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95351; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Marshall ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| Shackelford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Harriette Kirschen ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 533 | Compare → |
| Robertson Road ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 303 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Aspire University Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,372NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Aspire University Charter is listed in Aspire University Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Aspire University Charter
Aspire University Charter is a public elementary school in Modesto, CA, part of Aspire University Charter District, serving approximately 425 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 28.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #7,655 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Aspire University Charter
What grades does Aspire University Charter serve?
Aspire University Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Aspire University Charter?
Aspire University Charter has an enrollment of approximately 425 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspire University Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspire University Charter is 28.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Aspire University Charter rank in CA?
Aspire University Charter ranks #7,655 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Aspire University Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Aspire University Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Aspire University Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Aspire University Charter has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 31% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Aspire University Charter a charter school?
Yes, Aspire University Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Aspire University Charter a Title I school?
No, Aspire University Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Aspire University Charter?
74.6% of students at Aspire University Charter qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 425
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (209) 544-8722
- Area population (ZIP 95351)
- 47,232
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95351; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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