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Modoc Joint Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 829 students in Modoc Joint Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Modoc Joint Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
5 Schools
10,356 Schools
# Students
829 Students
5,417,014 Students
# Teachers
50 Teachers
267,522 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Modoc Joint Unified School District, which is ranked #1264 of all 1,931 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1351 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
87%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.64
# American Indian Students
60 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
7%
1%
# Asian Students
8 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
1%
12%
# Hispanic Students
151 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
18%
55%
# Black Students
12 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
538 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
65%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
50 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
73
453,108
# Students in 1st Grade:
45
377,045
# Students in 2nd Grade:
82
379,902
# Students in 3rd Grade:
66
389,364
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
393,571
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
398,624
# Students in 6th Grade:
63
408,040
# Students in 7th Grade:
73
409,922
# Students in 8th Grade:
59
405,290
# Students in 9th Grade:
70
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
63
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
54
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,393 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,485. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,597 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,393
$21,485
Spending / Student
$13,597
$19,787
Best Modoc Joint Unified School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
High Desert Community Day
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 N. E. St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 6-10
| 3 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Warner High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
802 N. E. St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 9-12
| 18 students
Rank: #33.
State Line Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
245 Co Rd. 45
New Pine Creek, OR 97635
(530) 946-4127
New Pine Creek, OR 97635
(530) 946-4127
Grades: K-5
| 3 students
Rank: #44.
Modoc Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
906 W. Fourth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 6-8
| 192 students
Rank: #55.
Alturas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 W. Eighth St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #66.
Modoc High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
900 N. Main St.
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Alturas, CA 96101
(530) 233-7201
Grades: 9-12
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Modoc Joint Unified School District?
Modoc Joint Unified School District manages 6 public schools serving 829 students.
What is the rank of Modoc Joint Unified School District?
Modoc Joint Unified School District is ranked #1264 out of 1,931 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Modoc Joint Unified School District?
65% of Modoc Joint Unified School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Modoc Joint Unified School District?
Modoc Joint Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Modoc Joint Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,597 is less than the state median of $19,787. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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