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1717 Sylvan Avenue, Modesto, CA 95355-1399
Summary
Fred C. Beyer High is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
56.6% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 33.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 56.6% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 33.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 662/1,596 (59th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 476/1,596 (70th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,609 |
| Low-Income Students | 1,000 (62.2%) |
| English Learners | 172 (10.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.4 points from last year and rose 0.5 points over the full period. Math rose 1.6 points from last year and rose 5.1 points over the full period.
•Math +5.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
56.6% of tested students meet the reading standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 42% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.8-point reading income gap is about the same as the 14.7-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
12.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 60.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 47% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 24% to 45%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
33.0% of tested students meet the math standard in the grade shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 7.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 14.2-point gap at a typical California 9–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
16.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 35.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 876 schools for reading and 882 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 9–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Fred C. Beyer High compare within the district?
Fred C. Beyer High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 9–12 schools in Modesto City High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Fred C. Beyer High rank in California?
Fred C. Beyer High ranks No. 662 of 1,596 in reading and No. 476 of 1,596 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Fred C. Beyer High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math among 7 9–12 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 51.4% meet the reading standard and 30.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Fred C. Beyer High compare with other schools in Modesto?
Fred C. Beyer High is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 9–12 schools in Modesto with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ModestoHow does Fred C. Beyer High compare with other schools in Stanislaus County?
Fred C. Beyer High is No. 11 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 21 9–12 schools in Stanislaus County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Stanislaus CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 9–12 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Fred C. Beyer HighThis school | 33.0% | 56.6% |
| Grace M. Davis High | 12.5% | 37.2% |
| James C. Enochs High | 38.5% | 64.8% |
