Very Good
#3280 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 34% in state
Hart-ransom Charter
School · Hart-ransom Union Elementary · Modesto, CA
A charter school in Modesto, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
3920 Shoemake Ave., Modesto, CA 95358
- Math 37% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hart-ransom Charter score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 5 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 44 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Hart-ransom 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stanislaus County West CampusEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 54 | Compare → |
| Brethren Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Modesto Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 247 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hart-ransom Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $12,221NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hart-ransom Charter is listed in Hart-Ransom Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hart-ransom Charter
Hart-ransom Charter is a public school in Modesto, CA, part of Hart-ransom Union Elementary, serving approximately 462 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 27.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,280 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hart-ransom Charter
What grades does Hart-ransom Charter serve?
Hart-ransom Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Hart-ransom Charter?
Hart-ransom Charter has an enrollment of approximately 462 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hart-ransom Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Hart-ransom Charter is 27.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hart-ransom Charter rank in CA?
Hart-ransom Charter ranks #3,280 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Hart-ransom Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Hart-ransom Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Hart-ransom Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hart-ransom Charter has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Hart-ransom Charter a charter school?
Yes, Hart-ransom Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hart-ransom Charter a Title I school?
No, Hart-ransom Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hart-ransom Charter?
45.2% of students at Hart-ransom 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 462
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Phone
- (209) 523-0401
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- 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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