Below Average
#8442 of 9,539 schools in CA
Christine Sipherd Elementary
Elementary School · Empire Union Elementary · Modesto, CA
An Empire Union Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.
3420 East Orangeburg Ave., Modesto, CA 95355
- Math 25% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 38% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Christine Sipherd Elementary score 32% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 32% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Christine Sipherd Elementary 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 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some 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
$83,460
Median home value
$447,600
Median rent
$1,719/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95355; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 401 | Compare → |
| Freedom ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 647 | Compare → |
| Sonoma ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 513 | Compare → |
| Alice N. Stroud ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 417 | 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.
Empire Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #4 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,531NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Christine Sipherd Elementary is listed in Empire Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Christine Sipherd Elementary
Christine Sipherd Elementary is a public elementary school in Modesto, CA, part of Empire Union Elementary, serving approximately 484 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #8,442 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Christine Sipherd Elementary
What grades does Christine Sipherd Elementary serve?
Christine Sipherd Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Christine Sipherd Elementary?
Christine Sipherd Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 484 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christine Sipherd Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Christine Sipherd Elementary is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Christine Sipherd Elementary rank in CA?
Christine Sipherd Elementary ranks #8,442 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Christine Sipherd Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Christine Sipherd Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Christine Sipherd Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Christine Sipherd Elementary has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Christine Sipherd Elementary a charter school?
No, Christine Sipherd Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Christine Sipherd Elementary a Title I school?
No, Christine Sipherd Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Christine Sipherd Elementary?
79.3% of students at Christine Sipherd Elementary 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 484
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.5%
- Phone
- (209) 524-4844
- Area population (ZIP 95355)
- 60,470
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 95355; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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