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Christine Sipherd Elementary

Modesto, CA

PublicElementary · Grades K–6
web.empire.k12.ca.us/sipherd/sipherd.htm3420 East Orangeburg Ave., Modesto, CA 95355(209) 524-4844
Test scores
California state tests, 2024–25

English language arts

262 students tested

41.2% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 38.2% did.

  • Exceeded21.4%
  • Met19.9%
  • Nearly met26.3%
  • Not met32.4%

Math

265 students tested

35.5% met or exceeded the standard. In 2023–24, 25.7% did.

  • Exceeded13.6%
  • Met21.9%
  • Nearly met26.0%
  • Not met38.5%
Discipline
State and federal reports

California Department of Education

2.1% of students were suspended at least once in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Enrolled during the year547575
Suspended in or out of school2.2% · 122.1% · 12
Suspensions1921
Violence with injury106
Violence without injury912
Weapons01
Drugs02
Defiance only00
Other00

Each suspension is listed under its most serious offense.

U.S. Department of Education

Measure2021–222023–24
Enrolled in the fall457453
Suspended out of school2.6% · 122.6% · 12
Suspended in school0.0% · 02.6% · 12
Expelled0.0% · 00.0% · 0
Attendance
California Department of Education

19.7% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.

Measure2023–242024–25
Students counted520552
Chronically absent32.7% · 17019.7% · 109

Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.

School Profile

Location

City, Midsize

Enrollment

484 students

Student-Teacher Ratio

23:1

Demographics
Hispanic/Latino56.8%
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White25.6%
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Black or African American7.0%
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Asian6.2%
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Two or More Races3.9%
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American Indian or Alaska Native0.2%
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Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.2%
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Public school directory

NCES ID 061269001432

District
Empire Union Elementary
Status
Open
School category
Regular School
Charter
No
Virtual instruction
No virtual instruction
Enrollment
484 students
Teachers (FTE)
21

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