Modoc Joint Unified School District

906 W. Fourth St.
Alturas, CA 96101-3716
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Modoc Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 833 students in Modoc Joint Unified 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 Modoc Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
833 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

District Rank

Modoc Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #864 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (CA)
#836 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Modoc Joint Unified  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
21%
34%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Modoc Joint Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
31%
49%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Modoc Joint Unified  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
85-89%
84%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Modoc Joint Unified  School District and public school graduation rate of CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
58 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
149 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
56%
# Black Students
8 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
556 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
67%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
56
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
68
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
62
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
65
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
63
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,301 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,516 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (CA)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$116,387 MM
This chart display total revenue of Modoc Joint Unified  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM
This chart display total spending of Modoc Joint Unified  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,301
$19,806
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Modoc Joint Unified  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,516
$18,241
This chart display average spending per public school student in Modoc Joint Unified  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in CA by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Modoc Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Desert Community Day
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
802 N. E. St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 6-10
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
State Line Elementary School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
245 Co Rd. 45
New Pine Creek, OR 97635
(530) 946-4127
Grades: K-5
| 4 students
Rank: #33.
Alturas Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
809 W. Eighth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Modoc Middle School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
906 W. Fourth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #55.
Modoc High School
Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N. Main St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Rank: n/an/a
Warner High School
Alternative School
802 N. E. St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Modoc Joint Unified School District?
Modoc Joint Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 833 students.
What is the rank of Modoc Joint Unified School District?
Modoc Joint Unified School District is ranked #864 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Modoc Joint Unified School District?
67% of Modoc Joint Unified School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Modoc Joint Unified School District?
Modoc Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Modoc Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,516 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 5 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 33%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 21% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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