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Christine Sipherd Elementary

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Christine Sipherd Elementary ranks 3125 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-6

3125^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 47% of California elementary schools

Summary

Christine Sipherd Elementary is a K-6 public school serving 505 students in Modesto, operating within the Empire Union Elementary district, which is one of the lower-performing districts in the state.

Academically, the school performs below state averages but is the strongest performer within its own district, notably outperforming peers like Bernard L. Hughes Elementary and Capistrano Elementary. It shows particular strength in early grades, especially 3rd grade math and English, though performance dips in the middle grades. The school has also made impressive progress in reducing chronic student absences, bringing the rate down to nearly the state average.

A striking finding is the performance gap with the nearby Lakewood Elementary, a school in the higher-performing Modesto City Elementary district, despite their close proximity. This highlights how district boundaries can impact school performance. Overall, Christine Sipherd achieves better-than-expected results given its district's challenges and demonstrates effective practices with the students it serves.

505

Students ?

24.0

Student/teacher ratio ?

$17,294

Per pupil spending ?

82.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

3420 East Orangeburg Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355-3550

(209) 524-4844

District: Empire Union Elementary

Students who attend Christine Sipherd Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Norman N. Glick Middle
High:	Peter Johansen High

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

57.6%

White:

24.2%

Asian:

6.3%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 40th percentile in 2013 → 47th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 7 percentile points since 2013

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Empire Union Elementary

Worth a look

!Science scores 14 pts below the California average

!Large classes — about 24 students per teacher

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school36%

District avg29%

California avg41%

3,125^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Bottom 47%▲ up 11 pts since 2015

From bottom 35% (2015) to bottom 47% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

1^st of 5Elementary Schools in the Empire Union Elementary

1163^rd of 1,543Empire Union Elementary among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	41.4	3125 of 5857	46.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	33.8	3616 of 5869	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	37.2	3327 of 5859	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	28.8	3967 of 5883	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.5	3035 of 5789	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	56.9	2189 of 5662	61.3%	★★★☆☆
2017	52.8	2389 of 5692	58.0%	★★★☆☆
2016	34.3	3461 of 5614	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2015	31.0	3622 of 5611	35.4%	★★☆☆☆
2013	39.5	3340 of 5530	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2012	41.0	3207 of 5390	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	45.9	2836 of 5377	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2010	54.3	2308 of 5314	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2009	39.4	3082 of 5193	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2008	66.5	1566 of 5113	69.4%	★★★☆☆
2007	53.9	2114 of 5113	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2006	46.8	2336 of 4818	51.5%	★★★☆☆
2005	64.9	1549 of 4822	67.9%	★★★☆☆
2004	56.1	1873 of 4809	61.1%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	42.3	2938 of 5597	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	38.0	3199 of 5612	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	41.3	2946 of 5609	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	34.8	3344 of 5635	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.8	2686 of 5492	51.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	55.0	2236 of 5413	58.7%	★★★☆☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	47.7	2449 of 5107	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	39.5	2996 of 5107	41.3%	★★☆☆☆
2023	42.1	2744 of 5087	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	29.6	3740 of 5084	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	44.6	2644 of 4963	46.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	67.9	1242 of 4830	74.3%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	48.4	2558 of 5460	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	38.3	3266 of 5517	40.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	43.4	2808 of 5363	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2022	35.8	3348 of 5264	36.4%	★★☆☆☆
2019	48.8	2487 of 5173	51.9%	★★★☆☆
2018	70.3	1165 of 5084	77.1%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	40.6	3073 of 5628	45.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	31.1	3737 of 5643	33.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	32.6	3566 of 5638	36.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	23.0	4434 of 5663	21.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	36.8	3267 of 5510	40.7%	★★☆☆☆
2018	57.1	2068 of 5431	61.9%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	37.4	1773 of 2598	31.8%	★★☆☆☆
2024	29.2	1990 of 2651	24.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	22.7	2157 of 2661	18.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	15.0	2393 of 2726	12.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	24.9	2278 of 2834	19.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	35.7	1932 of 2737	29.4%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)53rd percentile+7 vs school

Hispanic (2025)52nd percentile+5 vs school

Female (2025)48th percentile~ school

Male (2025)45th percentile~ school

White (2025)32nd percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

English Language Arts/Literacy41%-8 vs state

Mathematics35%~ state avg

Science19%-14 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				CAST Science (2025)		Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2025)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2025)					% Completely Immunized (2022)	% Polio (2022)	% Hepatitis B (2022)	% Varicella (2022)	% DTP (2022)	% MMR (2022)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Christine Sipherd Elementary	Public	K-6	3420 East Orangeburg Ave.	Modesto	95355	Stanislaus County	Empire Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 524-4844	505	21	24.0	82.4%	122 (24.2%)	31 (6.1%)	291 (57.6%)	32 (6.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	26 (5.1%)	41.4	3125^th of 5857 public elementary schools	46.6%		33.8	3616^th of 5869 public elementary schools	38.4%	491	19.1	19.1	57.8	31.3	32.3	41.9	41.2	59.7	25.4	19.1	34.9	35.5	94.3	95.7		94.3	95.7	94.3	$17,294	$2,740	$14,554
Lakewood Elementary	Public	K-6	2920 Middleboro Pl.	Modesto	95355	Stanislaus County	Modesto City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 574-8152	395	18	22.2	42.5%	129 (32.7%)	9 (2.3%)	183 (46.3%)	22 (5.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	50 (12.7%)	80.7	1130^th of 5857 public elementary schools	80.7%		80.6	1130^th of 5869 public elementary schools	80.7%		52.4	52.4	61.9	62.7	61.9	74.0	64.6	54.7	53.7	55.6	67.4	57.2							$20,897	$3,284	$17,613
Freedom Elementary	Public	K-5	2101 Fine Ave.	Modesto	95355	Stanislaus County	Sylvan Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 552-3400	713	29	25.0	50.2%	172 (24.1%)	13 (1.8%)	290 (40.7%)	141 (19.8%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (2.7%)	77 (10.8%)	53.3	2402^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	59.0%		51.9	2454^th of 5869 public elementary schools	58.2%	52	29.0	29.0	50.9	46.9	48.4		48.7	46.7	46.0	34.7		42.2							$13,438	$849	$12,589
Sonoma Elementary	Public	K-6	1325 Sonoma Ave.	Modesto	95355	Stanislaus County	Modesto City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 574-8432	536	25	21.1	57.8%	136 (25.4%)	8 (1.5%)	291 (54.3%)	45 (8.4%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	51 (9.5%)	63	1921^st of 5857 public elementary schools	67.2%		67.2	1720^th of 5869 public elementary schools	70.7%	201	29.2	29.2	63.6	42.4	59.4	66.7	57.6	55.4	36.4	40.6	46.3	44.6	78.5	93.9	96.9	95.4	95.4	95.4	$21,966	$3,349	$18,617
Bernard L. Hughes Elementary	Public	K-6	512 North McClure Rd.	Modesto	95357	Stanislaus County	Empire Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 527-1330	455	17	26.7	82.4%	58 (12.7%)	22 (4.8%)	289 (63.5%)	46 (10.1%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (5.3%)	14 (3.1%)	35.1	3572^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	39.0%		27.8	4129^th of 5869 public elementary schools	29.6%	557	26.2	26.2	34.3	28.8	42.9	43.1	37.1	42.3	16.7	33.9	24.6	29.6	94.9	95.9	96.9	95.9	95.9	96.9	$17,383	$2,744	$14,639
Alice N. Stroud Elementary	Public	K-6	815 Frazine Rd.	Modesto	95357	Stanislaus County	Empire Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 491-0754	379	16	23.6	81.3%	71 (18.7%)	7 (1.8%)	275 (72.6%)	13 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.6%)	26.4	4289^th of 5857 public elementary schools	26.8%		21.8	4696^th of 5869 public elementary schools	20.0%	407	13.7	13.7	34.8	23.8	21.6	37.3	29.2	50.0	26.6	8.0	27.1	27.4	94.8	96.1		96.1	94.8	96.1	$17,385	$2,779	$14,606
Orchard Elementary	Public	K-5	1800 Wisdom Way	Modesto	95355	Stanislaus County	Sylvan Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 552-3100	579	28	20.6	70.1%	120 (20.7%)	32 (5.5%)	324 (56.0%)	39 (6.7%)	3 (0.5%)	9 (1.6%)	52 (9.0%)	41.1	3148^th of 5857 public elementary schools	46.3%		32.1	3776^th of 5869 public elementary schools	35.7%	628	28.4	28.4	40.3	31.9	40.9		37.5	51.3	30.9	34.1		38.1	94.7	96.5	97.4	98.3	95.6		$13,957	$863	$13,094
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary	Public	K-5	3101 Fine Ave.	Modesto	95355	Stanislaus County	Sylvan Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 552-3200	558	27	21.0	55.0%	132 (23.7%)	16 (2.9%)	263 (47.1%)	88 (15.8%)	1 (0.2%)	9 (1.6%)	49 (8.8%)	59.2	2104^th of 5857 public elementary schools	64.1%		54	2340^th of 5869 public elementary schools	60.1%	236	37.0	37.0	39.8	46.2	50.0		45.2	50.0	48.4	55.4		51.2	96.3						$13,842	$860	$12,982
Capistrano Elementary	Public	K-6	400 Capistrano Dr.	Modesto	95354	Stanislaus County	Empire Union Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 521-8664	469	18	26.0	89.8%	45 (9.6%)	22 (4.7%)	358 (76.3%)	20 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	23 (4.9%)	20.3	4803^rd of 5857 public elementary schools	18.0%		24.7	4397^th of 5869 public elementary schools	25.1%	406	12.5	12.5	21.7	26.7	26.6	36.4	27.8	20.3	33.3	10.9	21.2	21.2	94.5			97.3	95.9		$17,406	$2,832	$14,574
El Vista Elementary	Public	K-6	450 El Vista Ave.	Modesto	95354	Stanislaus County	Modesto City Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(209) 574-1972	447	22	20.6	86.6%	57 (12.8%)	13 (2.9%)	340 (76.1%)	9 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (6.3%)	24.7	4435^th of 5857 public elementary schools	24.3%		40.4	3158^th of 5869 public elementary schools	46.2%	1277	17.9	17.9	28.6	26.3	49.3	31.7	34.4	19.1	19.0	22.4	18.3	19.8	90.2	95.1		95.1	91.5	95.1	$23,799	$3,572	$20,227

Frequently Asked Questions about Christine Sipherd Elementary

What district is Christine Sipherd Elementary in?

Empire Union Elementary

What schools do graduates of Christine Sipherd Elementary attend?

Students who attend Christine Sipherd Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Norman N. Glick Middle
High : Peter Johansen High

How many students attend Christine Sipherd Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 505 students attended Christine Sipherd Elementary.

Is Christine Sipherd Elementary a good school?

Christine Sipherd Elementary ranks 3125^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Christine Sipherd Elementary?

Students at Christine Sipherd Elementary are 58% Hispanic, 24% White, 6% Asian, 6% African American, 5% Two or more races.

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