Below Average
#8110 of 9,539 schools in CA
Grace M. Davis High
High School · Modesto City High · Modesto, CA
A Modesto City High high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1200 West Rumble Rd., Modesto, CA 95350
- Math 12% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 41% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 82.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Grace M. Davis High score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 25 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 40% (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 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
73%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Grace M. Davis High 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 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat 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
$73,611
Median home value
$397,100
Median rent
$1,483/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95350; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Higher PspPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 1.2 mi | 7 | Compare → |
| Learner's AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–10 | 1.4 mi | 8 | Compare → |
| Robert Elliott Alternative Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 1.8 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Stanislaus County West CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 54 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Modesto City High
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Grace M. Davis High is listed in Modesto City High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Grace M. Davis High
Grace M. Davis High is a public high school in Modesto, CA, part of Modesto City High, serving approximately 2,022 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,110 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Grace M. Davis High
What grades does Grace M. Davis High serve?
Grace M. Davis High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Grace M. Davis High?
Grace M. Davis High has an enrollment of approximately 2,022 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace M. Davis High?
The student-teacher ratio at Grace M. Davis High is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Grace M. Davis High rank in CA?
Grace M. Davis High ranks #8,110 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Grace M. Davis High's MySchoolScout rating?
Grace M. Davis High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Grace M. Davis High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Grace M. Davis High has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Grace M. Davis High a charter school?
No, Grace M. Davis High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Grace M. Davis High a Title I school?
No, Grace M. Davis High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Grace M. Davis High?
73.0% of students at Grace M. Davis High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,022
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 90
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.2%
- Phone
- (209) 574-1668
- 4-Year Graduation
- 82.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95350)
- 55,984
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 95350; 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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