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 (2026)
- 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 serves the entire school district in Alturas, CA, covering a vast area of approximately 2,576 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and distances to the furthest edge reaching up to 45 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
Total Classroom Teachers
10 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 0.52, 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%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
5%
1%
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
21%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
66%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.6%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
8%
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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