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#7285 of 9,539 schools in CA
Thomas Downey High
High School · Modesto City High · Modesto, CA
A Modesto City High high school serving grades 9th – 12th.
1000 Coffee Rd., Modesto, CA 95355
- Math 16% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 47% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Thomas Downey High score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 49% (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
72.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Thomas Downey 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 61Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 45Somewhat 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Elliott Alternative Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 596 | Compare → |
| Connecting Waters Charter School - Central ValleyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Stanislaus Alternative CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.7 | 9–12 | 1.6 mi | 654 | Compare → |
| Fred C. Beyer HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 2.3 mi | 1,590 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Modesto City High
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #6 of 8
- District spending per student
- The source marked this value as not applicable.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Thomas Downey High is listed in Modesto City High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Thomas Downey High
Thomas Downey High is a public high school in Modesto, CA, part of Modesto City High, serving approximately 2,055 students in grades 9th-12th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #7,285 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Thomas Downey High
What grades does Thomas Downey High serve?
Thomas Downey High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Thomas Downey High?
Thomas Downey High has an enrollment of approximately 2,055 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Downey High?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Downey High is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Thomas Downey High rank in CA?
Thomas Downey High ranks #7,285 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Thomas Downey High's MySchoolScout rating?
Thomas Downey High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Thomas Downey High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Thomas Downey High has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Thomas Downey High a charter school?
No, Thomas Downey High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Thomas Downey High a Title I school?
No, Thomas Downey High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Thomas Downey High?
72.3% of students at Thomas Downey 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
- 2,055
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 92
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.9%
- Phone
- (209) 574-1685
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 95355)
- 60,470
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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.
- 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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