Serving 650 students in grades 7-8, Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 650 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Evelyn Hanshaw Middle serves the southwest part of Modesto, CA, covering an area of approximately 9.1 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles to the nearest edge and the furthest point being 4.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School's student population of 650 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
650 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 33-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School is 0.22, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8736 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Hispanic
88%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
3%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)34%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 is ranked #8736 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School often compared to?
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Blaker-kinser Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School?
650 students attend Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School?
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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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