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1325 Sonoma Avenue, Modesto, CA 95355-3922
Summary
Sonoma Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 64th percentile among comparable California schools.
53.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 46.7% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 53.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 46.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,616/4,657 (65th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,735/4,657 (63rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 536 |
| Low-Income Students | 310 (57.8%) |
| English Learners | 72 (13.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.1 points from last year and fell 1.1 points over the full period. Math rose 2.1 points from last year and fell 2.9 points over the full period.
•Math -2.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 45.8% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.9-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 58.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 59% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 54%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 36.7% to 60.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.6-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 49.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Sonoma Elementary compare within the district?
Sonoma Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 21 K–6 schools in Modesto City Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Sonoma Elementary rank in California?
Sonoma Elementary ranks No. 1,616 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,735 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Sonoma Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in reading and No. 2 in math among 21 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.0% meet the reading standard and 39.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Sonoma Elementary compare with other schools in Modesto?
Sonoma Elementary is No. 4 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 34 K–6 schools in Modesto with 2026 results.
Explore schools in ModestoHow does Sonoma Elementary compare with other schools in Stanislaus County?
Sonoma Elementary is No. 7 in reading and No. 9 in math proficiency among the 60 K–6 schools in Stanislaus County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Stanislaus CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Sonoma ElementaryThis school | 46.7% | 53.5% |
| Alberta Martone Elementary | 26.1% | 38.6% |
| Bret Harte Elementary | 26.1% | 27.6% |
