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Christine Sipherd Elementary

Empire Union Elementary · Stanislaus County · 3420 East Orangeburg Avenue, Modesto, CA 95355-3550

(209) 524-4844 · web.empire.k12.ca.us/sipherd/sipherd.htm

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5/10
#3221
Rank 3221 out of 5,722
Top 56%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2755 · 52nd percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3384 · 41st percentile
Science3/10 · #3922 · 30th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

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School Overview

Christine Sipherd Elementary sits in the heart of Modesto, a sprawling Central Valley city known for its agricultural roots, affordable living, and tight-knit neighborhoods. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with English scores showing the most strength, and it tends to draw families who value a community-oriented environment where kids are known by name. Modesto offers a genuinely affordable alternative to the Bay Area with a small-city feel, and for families settling into this part of the 95355 zip code, Sipherd can be a solid neighborhood anchor.

Student Demographics

253 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
139 (55%)
White
62 (25%)
African American
20 (8%)
Asian
15 (6%)
Multiple Races
11 (4%)
Filipino
6 (2%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners40 (16%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged206 (81%)
Students with Disabilities41 (16%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

505
Enrollment
23.3
Teachers (FTE)
21.7:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1.3
Administrators (FTE)
22.2
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #4168 · 31st percentile

62 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found