Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School

1725 Las Vegas St.
Modesto, CA 95358

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Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School serves 869 students in grades 7-8.

Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 869 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School's student population of 869 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 7-8

Total Students

869 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

37 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

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School Rankings

Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School is 0.24, 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)

Overall Testing Rank

#3321 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

10%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

23%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

87%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

22%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.24

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

90%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Modesto City Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School's ranking?

Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most improved public schools (Top 20%) and Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%).

What schools are Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School often compared to?

Evelyn Hanshaw Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blaker-kinser Junior High School, John B Allard by visitors of our site.

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

10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School?

869 students attend Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

87% of Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School?

Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School offer ?

Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8

What school district is Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School part of?

Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School is part of Modesto City Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 869 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 97%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 10% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 23% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education