Serving 172 students in grades 6-8, Modoc 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 172 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Modoc Middle's attendance zone covers the entire Alturas, CA school district, encompassing approximately 2,576 square miles and typically requiring a 20-30 minute drive to reach the school, with an average distance of 31.3 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum of 45.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Modoc Middle School's student population of 172 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
172 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Modoc 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 Modoc Middle School is 0.52, 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
#7013 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
American Indian
5%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
66%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 17-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 Modoc Middle School's ranking?
Modoc Middle School is ranked #7013 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Modoc Middle School?
172 students attend Modoc Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Modoc Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Modoc Middle School?
Modoc Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Modoc Middle School offer ?
Modoc Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Modoc Middle School part of?
Modoc Middle School is part of Modoc Joint Unified School District.
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