Serving 532 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 532 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary serves the southwest part of Modesto, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 0.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 1.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School's student population of 532 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
532 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#3297 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
10%
12%
Hispanic
48%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
22%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School is ranked #3297 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Agnes M. Baptist Elementary School, Great Valley Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School?
532 students attend Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School?
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School offer ?
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School part of?
Mary Lou Dieterich Elementary School is part of Stanislaus Union Elementary School District.
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