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Best Schools in Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA
Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA has 16 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 14,998 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Downtown Modesto don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA
The top high schools in Downtown Modesto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Thomas Downey High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Modesto City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2145 Students
2. Modesto High
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Modesto City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2516 Students
3. Peter Johansen High
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Modesto City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1984 Students
4. Grace M. Davis High
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Modesto City High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2059 Students
5. Petersen Alternative Center For Education
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Stanislaus County Office Of Education • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 83 Students
6. Stanislaus Alternative Charter
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Stanislaus Alternative Charter District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 552 Students
Best Middle Schools in Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA
The top middle schools in Downtown Modesto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Roosevelt Junior High
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Modesto City Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 777 Students
2. La Loma Junior High
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Modesto City Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 679 Students
3. Mark Twain Junior High
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Modesto City Elementary • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 715 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA
The top elementary schools in Downtown Modesto, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Enslen Elementary
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Modesto City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 333 Students
2. Alberta Martone Elementary
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Modesto City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 672 Students
3. John Muir Elementary
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Modesto City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 523 Students
4. Franklin Elementary
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Modesto City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 766 Students
5. Wilson Elementary
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Modesto City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 258 Students
6. Burbank Elementary
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Modesto City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 575 Students
7. Orville Wright Elementary
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Modesto City Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 361 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA
Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA has a total population of 7,306 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 68%, and 12% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
75.71 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
14.16 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
61.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA
How many schools are in Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA?
Downtown Modesto, Modesto, CA has 16 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 14,998 students in total.
How do schools in Downtown Modesto perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in Downtown Modesto score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Downtown Modesto don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Downtown Modesto?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 25%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 22%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 23%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations