Modesto City Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 14,123 students in Modesto City Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Modesto City Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Modesto City Elementary School District, which is ranked #1522 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
How many schools belong to Modesto City Elementary School District?
Modesto City Elementary School District manages 26 public schools serving 14,123 students.
What is the rank of Modesto City Elementary School District?
Modesto City Elementary School District is ranked #1522 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Modesto City Elementary School District?
73% of Modesto City Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Modesto City Elementary School District?
Modesto City Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 26 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 14,123 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 87%
Graduation Rate
: ≥90% (Top 50% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 18% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
