Top Rankings
Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 462 students in Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public charter schools in California.
Public Charter School in Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the California public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public charter school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,300 Schools
# Students
1,182 Students
711,386 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
31,388 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #499 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#505 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%

Graduation Rate
≥90%
87%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,137 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
67 Students
49,250 Students
% Asian Students
6%
7%
# Hispanic Students
548 Students
378,755 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
53%
# Black Students
13 Students
48,500 Students
% Black Students
1%
7%
# White Students
444 Students
176,738 Students
% White Students
38%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
2,385 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
104 Students
48,230 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
136
60,517
# Students in 1st Grade:
105
46,070
# Students in 2nd Grade:
95
47,155
# Students in 3rd Grade:
124
46,520
# Students in 4th Grade:
102
46,583
# Students in 5th Grade:
110
46,919
# Students in 6th Grade:
132
54,274
# Students in 7th Grade:
129
57,837
# Students in 8th Grade:
116
57,970
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
70,272
# Students in 10th Grade:
36
64,790
# Students in 11th Grade:
34
57,670
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
54,726
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,245 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,841 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$14 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$12,245
$19,974

Spending / Student
$11,841
$18,396

Best Hart-Ransom Union Elementary School District Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hart-ransom Charter
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3920 Shoemake Ave.
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Modesto, CA 95358
(209) 523-0401
Grades: K-12
| 462 students
Recent Articles

Sexual Harassment at Age 6: The Tale of a First Grade Suspension
A six-year old in Aurora, Colorado, was suspended after singing an LMFAO song to a little girl in his class and reportedly “shaking his booty.” We look at the case and the sexual harassment problem in public schools today.

How Scaffolding Could Change the Way Your Child Learns
This article explores the concept of instructional scaffolding, a teaching method that enhances learning by breaking down complex tasks into manageable parts. It highlights how scaffolding supports students in developing critical thinking skills and becoming more independent learners. The article discusses the benefits of scaffolding, including improved engagement and reduced anxiety, and provides strategies for its implementation across various educational levels.

February 05, 2025
Understanding the U.S. Department of Education: Structure, Impact, and EvolutionWe explore how the Department of Education shapes American education, from its cabinet-level leadership to its impact on millions of students, written for general audiences seeking clarity on this vital institution.