Christine Sipherd Elementary
Modesto, CA · Empire Union Elementary
Regular public school · Grades K-6 · City, midsize
2,992nd of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 47%▲ Improving
3420 East Orangeburg Ave., Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 524-4844Official website ↗NCES ID 061269001432Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Christine Sipherd Elementary 2,992nd of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 47% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 37th in 2015 to 47th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 265 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 484 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 45.3% | 56.8% | ▲ 11.5 pts | |
| White | 40.9% | 25.6% | ▼ 15.3 pts | |
| Black | 6.8% | 7.0% | ▲ 0.2 pts | |
| Asian | 4.0% | 6.2% | ▲ 2.2 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.0% | 3.9% | ▲ 3.9 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.6 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.3% | 0.2% | ▼ 1.1 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $492K in zip 95355 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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What school district is Christine Sipherd Elementary in?
Christine Sipherd Elementary is part of the Empire Union Elementary district in Modesto, California.
Is Christine Sipherd Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Christine Sipherd Elementary 2,992nd of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 47% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Christine Sipherd Elementary?
Hispanic 57%, White 26%, Black 7%, Asian 6% (484 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Christine Sipherd Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 95355 is $492K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.