Summary:
In the 95358 zip code of Modesto, California, there is one public middle school, Evelyn Hanshaw Middle, which serves grades 7 and 8 for the local area.
This school faces significant academic challenges, consistently earning a low 1-star rating and performing below both its district and state averages. In the most recent data, only about 28% of students were proficient in English and 22% in math, with science proficiency being particularly low at under 15%. The school has shown a slight improvement in its statewide ranking over the past year but continues to rank in the bottom quarter of all California schools. It is part of the Modesto City Elementary district, which itself is ranked in the lower percentile statewide.
Notably, the school reports very high per-student spending, yet outcomes remain poor, and it has a chronic absenteeism rate significantly higher than average. With over 93% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the student population has considerable economic need. For parents, this indicates a school that requires substantial improvement and where student support and attendance may be critical areas of focus for a child's success.
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