Modoc Middle School

906 West Fourth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 202 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 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Modoc Middle School's student population of 202 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
202 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

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 0.50, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#7013 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
10-14%
34%
35-39%
47%
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
16%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
69%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.50
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
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?
202 students attend Modoc Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Modoc Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Modoc Middle School?
Modoc Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, 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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 202 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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