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Modoc Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 833 students in Modoc Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Modoc Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
833 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Modoc Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #864 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#836 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
49%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.63
# American Indian Students
58 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
149 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
56%
# Black Students
8 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
556 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
67%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
47 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
56
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
63
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
59
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
68
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
62
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
74
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
61
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
65
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
64
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
59
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
63
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,301 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,516 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,301
$19,806
Spending / Student
$13,516
$18,241
Best Modoc Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
High Desert Community Day
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 N. E. St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 6-10
| 8 students
Rank: #22.
Warner High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 N. E. St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 9-12
| 16 students
Rank: #33.
State Line Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 Co Rd. 45
New Pine Creek, OR 97635
(530) 946-4127
New Pine Creek, OR 97635
(530) 946-4127
Grades: K-5
| 4 students
Rank: #44.
Alturas Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 W. Eighth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #55.
Modoc Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
906 W. Fourth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 6-8
| 188 students
Rank: #66.
Modoc High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 N. Main St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 9-12
| 232 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Modoc Joint Unified School District?
Modoc Joint Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 833 students.
What is the rank of Modoc Joint Unified School District?
Modoc Joint Unified School District is ranked #864 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Modoc Joint Unified School District?
67% of Modoc Joint Unified School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Modoc Joint Unified School District?
Modoc Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Modoc Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,516 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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