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Christine Sipherd Elementary School

3420 E. Orangeburg Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
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Tel: (209) 524-4844
www.empire.k12.ca.us
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Christine Sipherd Elementary School serves 449 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is equal to the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Christine Sipherd Elementary School's student population of 449 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
449 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Christine Sipherd Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
40%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
43%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Christine Sipherd Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
5%
12%
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Hispanic
52%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Christine Sipherd Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
4%
5%
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White
33%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.62
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Christine Sipherd Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Empire Union Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Christine Sipherd Elementary School?

449 students attend Christine Sipherd Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

52% of Christine Sipherd Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Christine Sipherd Elementary School?

Christine Sipherd Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Christine Sipherd Elementary School offer ?

Christine Sipherd Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Christine Sipherd Elementary School part of?

Christine Sipherd Elementary School is part of Empire Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 67%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 40%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 43%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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