Serving 451 students in grades 9-12, Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 6-9% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Alternative school / Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 83%
- Graduation Rate: 75-79% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center's student population of 451 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
451 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9512 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
73%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
17%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
75-79%
87%
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center's ranking?
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center is ranked #9512 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center?
The graduation rate of Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center is 75-79%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center?
451 students attend Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center?
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center offer ?
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center part of?
Robert Elliott Alternative Education Center is part of Modesto City High School District.
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