Excellent
#1297 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Mildred Perkins Elementary
Elementary School · Salida Union Elementary · Modesto, CA
A Salida Union Elementary elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3920 Blue Bird Dr., Modesto, CA 95356
- Math 27% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 39% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mildred Perkins Elementary score 33% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 9-year record (2016–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 33% in 2024.
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2016-2024) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2016-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
84.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Mildred Perkins 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 42Somewhat 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
$95,376
Median home value
$495,800
Median rent
$1,794/mo
College educated
28.8%
Homeownership
66.7%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95356; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brethren Heritage SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.9private | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Mary Lou Dieterich ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 520 | Compare → |
| Dena BoerEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Josephine Chrysler ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–6 | 1.4 mi | 605 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Salida Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #1 of 5
- District spending per student
- $17,822NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mildred Perkins Elementary is listed in Salida Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mildred Perkins Elementary
Mildred Perkins Elementary is a public elementary school in Modesto, CA, part of Salida Union Elementary, serving approximately 379 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,297 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mildred Perkins Elementary
What grades does Mildred Perkins Elementary serve?
Mildred Perkins Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mildred Perkins Elementary?
Mildred Perkins Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 379 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mildred Perkins Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Mildred Perkins Elementary is 19.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mildred Perkins Elementary rank in CA?
Mildred Perkins Elementary ranks #1,297 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Mildred Perkins Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Mildred Perkins Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Mildred Perkins Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mildred Perkins Elementary has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2024).
Is Mildred Perkins Elementary a charter school?
No, Mildred Perkins Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mildred Perkins Elementary a Title I school?
No, Mildred Perkins Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mildred Perkins Elementary?
84.4% of students at Mildred Perkins 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 379
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.3%
- Phone
- (209) 545-4415
- Area population (ZIP 95356)
- 33,025
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 95356; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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