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Modoc Middle

Summary:

Modoc Middle School is a public middle school located in Alturas, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 192 students. Based on the data provided, the school has consistently ranked in the lower half of California middle schools over the past several years, with a current ranking of 2159 out of 2777 California middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Modoc Middle School faces significant challenges in academic performance, with students scoring well below the state averages in English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 18.57% (6th grade) to 37.04% (7th grade), compared to the state averages of 45.82% to 47.19% for the same grades. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 19.3% in the 2018-2019 school year to 38.2% in the 2021-2022 school year, which is significantly higher than the state average. Additionally, Modoc Joint Unified serves a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 67.19% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

While the data reveals some interesting patterns, such as Hispanic students generally performing better than their White peers, the overall performance of low-socioeconomic status students at Modoc Middle is still a concern, with this subgroup ranking in the bottom quarter of California middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's declining statewide ranking over the past several years suggests that its academic performance may be worsening relative to other schools in the state, and the lack of nearby comparison schools makes it difficult to contextualize the school's challenges and identify potential factors that may be contributing to its struggles.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 906 West Fourth St.
       Alturas, CA  96101-3716

(530) 233-7201

District: Modoc Joint Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
2159th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,673 Help


Students who attend Modoc Middle usually attend:

High:    Modoc High

Feeder schools for Modoc Middle:

Elementary:    Alturas Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  18.4 Help
Number of students:  202

Racial breakdown:

White:
69.3%
Hispanic:
15.8%
Two or more races:
5.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  64.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Modoc Middle ranks worse than 77.7% of middle schools in California. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.2. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (69.3%), Hispanic (15.8%), two or more races (5.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 64.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Modoc Middle is 18.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Modoc Middle is $6,673.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Modoc Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Modoc Middle 2159th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Modoc Middle in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Modoc Middle

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Rank History for all students at Modoc Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 43.63 908th 1769 48.7%
2005 54.90 701st 1777 60.6%
2006 38.23 1061st 1804 41.2%
2007 43.53 1052nd 1999 47.4%
2008 40.67 1141st 2005 43.1%
2009 61.21 720th 2063 65.1%
2010 60.24 787th 2179 63.9%
2011 60.36 812th 2236 63.7%
2012 45.29 1215th 2259 46.2%
2013 47.67 1223rd 2379 48.6%
2015 36.57 1424th 2477 42.5%
2016 30.23 1640th 2497 34.3%
2017 36.38 1498th 2508 40.3%
2018 25.46 1799th 2480 27.5%
2019 30.00 1790th 2715 34.1%
2021 29.22 626th 894 30.0%
2022 37.14 1554th 2740 43.3%
2023 24.40 2079th 2802 25.8%
2024 22.20 2159th 2777 22.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Modoc Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.54 1819th 2230 18.4%
2019 35.10 1488th 2369 37.2%
2021 35.93 464th 721 35.6%
2022 47.96 1085th 2458 55.9%
2023 27.94 1852nd 2549 27.3%
2024 24.81 1988th 2575 22.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Modoc Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.66 1621st 2262 28.3%
2019 35.84 1416th 2380 40.5%
2021 33.78 468th 738 36.6%
2022 39.37 1362nd 2509 45.7%
2023 22.80 1977th 2547 22.4%
2024 21.71 2020th 2546 20.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Modoc Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.01 1723rd 2273 24.2%
2019 24.64 1814th 2407 24.6%
2021 25.46 566th 763 25.8%
2022 34.38 1497th 2527 40.8%
2023 25.49 1846th 2558 27.8%
2024 23.12 1951st 2547 23.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Modoc Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.47 1694th 2072 18.2%
2022 61.26 699th 2359 70.4%
2024 46.05 1097th 2383 54.0%
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Rank History for White students at Modoc Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.30 1335th 1496 10.8%
2019 13.98 1402nd 1602 12.5%
2022 16.41 1333rd 1555 14.3%
2023 10.53 1428th 1552 8.0%
2024 8.03 1447th 1535 5.7%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Modoc Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 104 0 0 9 5 n/a n/a 0 118
1989 190 1 0 11 13 n/a n/a 0 215
1990 207 2 4 12 7 n/a n/a 0 232
1991 210 1 3 14 12 n/a n/a 0 240
1992 214 3 3 24 15 n/a n/a 0 259
1993 227 5 2 30 10 n/a n/a 0 274
1994 236 3 2 27 14 n/a n/a 0 282
1995 249 1 4 22 9 n/a n/a 0 285
1996 249 1 4 22 9 n/a n/a 0 285
1997 228 1 3 28 12 n/a n/a 0 272
1998 241 2 2 30 9 n/a n/a 0 284
1999 212 2 4 32 11 n/a n/a 2 263
2000 204 1 4 28 14 n/a n/a 3 254
2001 204 1 3 24 13 n/a n/a 0 245
2002 183 2 0 24 15 n/a n/a 0 224
2003 183 2 0 24 15 n/a n/a 0 224
2004 176 0 2 19 14 n/a n/a 0 211
2005 166 2 3 19 19 n/a n/a 0 209
2006 163 0 2 28 22 n/a n/a 0 215
2007 152 2 3 27 20 n/a n/a 1 205
2008 159 1 4 28 13 n/a n/a 0 205
2009 153 1 4 24 18 0 6 0 206
2010 128 2 1 23 17 0 6 0 177
2011 120 4 2 36 14 0 5 0 181
2012 135 2 2 27 12 0 4 0 182
2013 127 2 3 29 13 0 1 0 175
2014 129 1 4 25 13 0 0 0 172
2015 133 5 4 37 18 0 2 0 199
2016 139 2 5 41 17 0 3 0 207
2017 134 0 4 37 14 0 4 0 193
2018 127 2 5 34 15 1 5 0 189
2019 121 3 5 33 17 2 8 0 189
2020 118 3 3 39 17 2 7 0 189
2021 109 3 3 31 20 1 6 0 173
2022 125 3 2 29 17 0 11 1 188
2023 127 3 3 36 12 0 10 1 192
2024 140 5 3 32 10 0 12 0 202

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Modoc Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 118 5.8 20.3 n/a
1989 215 10.7 20.0 n/a
1990 232 11.4 20.3 n/a
1991 240 12.2 19.6 n/a
1992 259 12.4 20.8 49.4
1993 274 12.9 21.2 45.6
1994 282 13.3 21.2 32.6
1995 285 13.3 21.4 21.1
1996 285 13.3 21.4 21.1
1997 272 14.3 19.0 36
1998 284 12.0 23.7 50
1999 263 12.0 21.9 42.5
2000 254 11.0 23.1 45
2001 245 10.5 23.3 45.7
2002 224 10.0 22.4 41.1
2003 224 10.0 22.4 41.1
2004 211 9.0 23.4 42.2
2005 209 9.0 23.2 41.6
2006 215 10.0 21.5 52.1
2007 205 10.0 20.5 55.4
2008 205 11.0 18.6 47.3
2009 206 10.0 17.2 47.1
2010 177 10.0 17.7 49.7
2011 181 n/a n/a 54.1
2012 182 9.5 19.1 n/a
2013 175 8.7 19.9 57.7
2014 172 8.6 20.0 62.8
2015 199 10.0 19.9 63.3
2016 207 10.0 20.7 58
2017 193 9.8 19.6 55.4
2018 189 9.6 19.6 64.6
2019 189 9.5 19.7 72
2020 189 n/a n/a 66.1
2021 173 10.2 16.8 66.5
2022 188 11.3 16.5 55.3
2023 192 10.4 18.3 67.2
2024 202 10.9 18.4 64.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Modoc Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 118 5.8 20.3 n/a
1989 215 10.7 20.0 n/a
1990 232 11.4 20.3 n/a
1991 240 12.2 19.6 n/a
1992 259 12.4 20.8 49.4
1993 274 12.9 21.2 45.6
1994 282 13.3 21.2 32.6
1995 285 13.3 21.4 21.1
1996 285 13.3 21.4 21.1
1997 272 14.3 19.0 36
1998 284 12.0 23.7 50
1999 263 12.0 21.9 42.5
2000 254 11.0 23.1 45
2001 245 10.5 23.3 45.7
2002 224 10.0 22.4 41.1
2003 224 10.0 22.4 41.1
2004 211 9.0 23.4 42.2
2005 209 9.0 23.2 41.6
2006 215 10.0 21.5 52.1
2007 205 10.0 20.5 55.4
2008 205 11.0 18.6 47.3
2009 206 10.0 17.2 47.1
2010 177 10.0 17.7 49.7
2011 181 n/a n/a 54.1
2012 182 9.5 19.1 n/a
2013 175 8.7 19.9 57.7
2014 172 8.6 20.0 62.8
2015 199 10.0 19.9 63.3
2016 207 10.0 20.7 58
2017 193 9.8 19.6 55.4
2018 189 9.6 19.6 64.6
2019 189 9.5 19.7 72
2020 189 n/a n/a 66.1
2021 173 10.2 16.8 66.5
2022 188 11.3 16.5 55.3
2023 192 10.4 18.3 67.2
2024 202 10.9 18.4 64.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Modoc Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,673

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Modoc Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1790th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2079th of 2802 Middle schools
 8.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Modoc Middle)27.720.3
 7.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Modoc Joint Unified)27.720
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Modoc Middle)21.510.2
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Modoc Joint Unified)21.510
 11.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Modoc Middle)4028.6
 11.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Modoc Joint Unified)38.927
 11.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Modoc Middle)25.417.1
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Modoc Joint Unified)24.716.2
 8.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Modoc Middle)3735.3
 1.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Modoc Joint Unified)3634.6
 1.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Modoc Middle)28.911.8
 17.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Modoc Joint Unified)26.511.5
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Modoc Middle)26.725.5
 1.2%
   8th Grade Science (Modoc Joint Unified)24.525
 0.5%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students189192
 1.6%
African American33
American Indian1712
 29.4%
Asian53
 40%
Hispanic3336
 9.1%
Pacific Islander20
 100%
White121127
 5%
Two or More Races810
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72%67.2%
 4.8%

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Students at Modoc Middle are 69% White, 16% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 5% American Indian, 2% African American, 1% Asian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 202 students attended Modoc Middle.

Modoc Middle ranks in the bottom 22.3% of California middle schools.

Students who attend Modoc Middle usually go on to attend Modoc High


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