Alturas Elementary vs Modoc Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 260 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alturas Elementary
Alturas · Public elementary · Grades K–5
333 students
Modoc Middle
Alturas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
172 students
| Measure | Alturas Elementary Alturas, California | Modoc Middle Alturas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4041 of 5,693 | #718 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #43052 of 50,301 | #11882 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 333 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Alturas | Alturas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Modoc Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 22.8).
- •Modoc Middle does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Modoc Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Modoc Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 73%).
- •Alturas Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.2).
- •Alturas Elementary is the larger school with 333 students compared with 172.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alturas Elementary better than Modoc Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Modoc Middle ranks higher (30.2 vs 22.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alturas Elementary and Modoc Middle?
About 260 m in a straight line, between Alturas and Alturas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alturas Elementary: 333. Modoc Middle: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alturas Elementary and Modoc Middle rank in California?
Alturas Elementary is 4041st of 5,693 and Modoc Middle is 718th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).