Best 95354 California Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,167 students in 95354, CA.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95354, CA are La Loma Junior High School and Stanislaus County Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 95354 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 95354, CA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Best 95354, CA Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Loma Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1800 Encina Ave.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 574-1906
Gr: 7-8 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Stanislaus County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1336 Stonum Rd.
Modesto, CA 95354
(209) 541-2217
Gr: K-12 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 95354, CA?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 95354, CA include La Loma Junior High School and Stanislaus County Special Education.
How many public middle schools are located in 95354?
2 public middle schools are located in 95354.
What is the racial composition of students in 95354?
95354 public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

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