Summary:
The Empire Union Elementary School District in Modesto serves five K-6 elementary schools, all of which have high rates of economically disadvantaged students, with consistent per-student funding across each campus.
Among these schools, Christine Sipherd Elementary stands out as the top academic performer, particularly in 3rd grade where it exceeds state averages, while Empire Elementary faces the most significant challenges with the lowest proficiency rates. Bernard L. Hughes Elementary has shown the most improvement in rankings, and Alice N. Stroud Elementary leads the district with the best attendance and lowest student-teacher ratio.
As a whole, the Empire Union Elementary district trails behind state averages in English, math, and science, with science being a particular area for growth. Despite very similar funding, academic results vary widely between schools, suggesting factors like teaching methods and school leadership play a key role. Parents should note that performance can fluctuate year-to-year, and a concerning drop in math scores in 5th grade is common across all district schools.
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