Serving 352 students in grades Kindergarten-6, William Garrison Elementary 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 20-24% (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 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 352 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: William Garrison Elementary serves the northwest part of Modesto, CA, covering an area of approximately 0.7 square miles. Families within this zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 0.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
William Garrison Elementary School's student population of 352 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
352 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
William Garrison Elementary 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 William Garrison Elementary 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
#8456 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2006–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Asian
4%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
67%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
13%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
11%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Gorillas
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is William Garrison Elementary School's ranking?
William Garrison Elementary School is ranked #8456 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 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend William Garrison Elementary School?
352 students attend William Garrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of William Garrison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of William Garrison Elementary School?
William Garrison Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does William Garrison Elementary School offer ?
William Garrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is William Garrison Elementary School part of?
William Garrison Elementary School is part of Modesto City Elementary School District.
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