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3101 Fine Avenue, Modesto, CA 95355-9702
Summary
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 67th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 47.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 43.2% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 47.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 43.2% |
| Reading State Rank | 695/1,734 (60th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 453/1,735 (74th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 558 |
| Low-Income Students | 332 (59.5%) |
| English Learners | 71 (12.7%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 2.3 points from last year and rose 0.6 points over the full period. Math fell 8.1 points from last year and fell 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math -0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 44.0% to 53.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 41% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.5-point reading income gap is narrower than the 20.6-point gap at a typical California K–7 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 49.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 64% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 31% to 59%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 36.0% to 52.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 27% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 14.8-point math income gap is narrower than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California K–7 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 45.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 28 schools for reading and 28 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–7 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 Mary Ann Sanders Elementary rank in California?
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary ranks No. 695 of 1,734 in reading and No. 453 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Mary Ann Sanders Elementary compare with other schools in Modesto?
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–7 schools in Modesto with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ModestoHow does Mary Ann Sanders Elementary compare with other schools in Stanislaus County?
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 4 K–7 schools in Stanislaus County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Stanislaus CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–7 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Sanders ElementaryThis school | 43.2% | 47.5% |
| Bernard L. Hughes Elementary | 22.3% | 35.4% |
