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#5296 of 9,539 schools in CA
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle
Middle School · Modesto City Elementary · Modesto, CA
A Modesto City Elementary middle school serving grades 7th – 8th.
1725 Las Vegas St., Modesto, CA 95358
- Math 13% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 25% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Evelyn Hanshaw Middle score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
94.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Evelyn Hanshaw Middle 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat 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
$74,434
Median home value
$401,100
Median rent
$1,553/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95358; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mark Twain Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 7–8 | 2.1 mi | 681 | Compare → |
| Blaker-kinser Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–8 | 2.2 mi | 637 | Compare → |
| Stanislaus County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Ceres Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | K–12 | 3.1 mi | 36 | 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.
Modesto City Elementary
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #7 of 26
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle is listed in Modesto City Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Evelyn Hanshaw Middle
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle is a public middle school in Modesto, CA, part of Modesto City Elementary, serving approximately 679 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #5,296 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Evelyn Hanshaw Middle
What grades does Evelyn Hanshaw Middle serve?
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Evelyn Hanshaw Middle?
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle has an enrollment of approximately 679 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Evelyn Hanshaw Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Evelyn Hanshaw Middle is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Evelyn Hanshaw Middle rank in CA?
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle ranks #5,296 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Evelyn Hanshaw Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Evelyn Hanshaw Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Evelyn Hanshaw Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Evelyn Hanshaw Middle a charter school?
No, Evelyn Hanshaw Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Evelyn Hanshaw Middle a Title I school?
No, Evelyn Hanshaw Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Evelyn Hanshaw Middle?
94.6% of students at Evelyn Hanshaw Middle 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 679
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.5%
- Phone
- (209) 574-1794
- Area population (ZIP 95358)
- 30,994
- Area average commute
- 34.1 min
- Area median age
- 31.3
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 95358; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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