Sonoma Elementary School

1325 Sonoma Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355

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Tel: (209) 574-8432

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Sonoma Elementary School serves 433 students in grades Kindergarten-6.

Sonoma Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sonoma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Sonoma Elementary School's student population of 433 students has declined by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-6

Total Students

433 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Calendar

Link to School Calendar

School Rankings

Sonoma Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Sonoma Elementary School is 0.62, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#468 out of 3649 schools
(Top 20%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Sonoma Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

53%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sonoma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

65%

49%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sonoma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

23:1

22:1

This chart display the student teacher ratio of Sonoma Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

12%

Hispanic

54%

56%

This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Sonoma Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Black

White

29%

22%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Sonoma Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.62

0.63

This chart display the diversity score of Sonoma Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Free Lunch

51%

53%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Sonoma Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Modesto City Elementary School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sonoma Elementary School's ranking?

Sonoma Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Sonoma Elementary School?

433 students attend Sonoma Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

54% of Sonoma Elementary School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sonoma Elementary School?

Sonoma Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Sonoma Elementary School offer ?

Sonoma Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Sonoma Elementary School part of?

Sonoma Elementary School is part of Modesto City Elementary School District.

School Reviews

5 9/26/2007

this school is fantastic

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-6
Enrollment: 433 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
Minority Enrollment: 71%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 53% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education