Below Average
#7535 of 9,539 schools in CA
Virginia Parks Elementary
Elementary School · Ceres Unified · Modesto, CA
A Ceres Unified elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 307, Modesto, CA 95351
- Math 22% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 32% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Virginia Parks Elementary score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 27% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
78%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Virginia Parks 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 26Car-Dependent
- Transit 27Some 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
$56,869
Median home value
$315,700
Median rent
$1,376/mo
College educated
8.1%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95351; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aspire Summit Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Stanislaus County Special EducationEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| M. Robert Adkison ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–6 | 0.7 mi | 591 | Compare → |
| Caswell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 636 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ceres Unified
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #14 of 23
- District spending per student
- $18,065NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Virginia Parks Elementary is listed in Ceres Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Virginia Parks Elementary
Virginia Parks Elementary is a public elementary school in Modesto, CA, part of Ceres Unified, serving approximately 628 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #7,535 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virginia Parks Elementary
What grades does Virginia Parks Elementary serve?
Virginia Parks Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Virginia Parks Elementary?
Virginia Parks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virginia Parks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Virginia Parks Elementary is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Virginia Parks Elementary rank in CA?
Virginia Parks Elementary ranks #7,535 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Virginia Parks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Virginia Parks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Virginia Parks Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virginia Parks Elementary has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Virginia Parks Elementary a charter school?
No, Virginia Parks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virginia Parks Elementary a Title I school?
No, Virginia Parks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virginia Parks Elementary?
78.0% of students at Virginia Parks 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 628
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.2%
- Phone
- (209) 556-1670
- Area population (ZIP 95351)
- 47,232
- Area average commute
- 30.6 min
- Area median age
- 29.6
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 95351; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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