Summary:
The Hart-Ransom Union Elementary district in Modesto, California, consists of a single K-8 school, Hart-Ransom Elementary, serving 705 students.
Hart-Ransom Elementary is a consistently solid performer, maintaining a 3-4 star rating and ranking above average statewide. The school shows particular strength in English Language Arts, with overall proficiency exceeding the state average; eighth graders excel, with over 71% proficient. Math and science scores are also above state averages, though a noticeable pattern emerges where math proficiency tends to decline in the upper grades and science scores drop significantly between fifth and eighth grade, which are areas the school may be focusing on for improvement.
Key factors for parents to consider include the school's lower chronic absenteeism rate compared to the state, a moderate per-student spending level, and a student-teacher ratio of about 22 to 1. With just over 43% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, the school serves an economically diverse community. While its statewide ranking has seen a very slight dip over the past few years, it remains a strong performer in the Hart-Ransom Union Elementary district, outperforming California averages in core academic subjects.
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