Bret Harte Elementary vs Evelyn Hanshaw Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 336 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
867 students
Evelyn Hanshaw Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 7–8
650 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Elementary Modesto, California | Evelyn Hanshaw Middle Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5597 of 5,693 | #1280 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49859 of 50,301 | #15164 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 867 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 867 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 15% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Evelyn Hanshaw Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.1 vs 8.1).
- •Evelyn Hanshaw Middle does better on math proficiency (15% vs 11%).
- •Evelyn Hanshaw Middle does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 14%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 93.2%).
- •Evelyn Hanshaw Middle does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.8).
- •Bret Harte Elementary is the larger school with 867 students compared with 650.
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 Bret Harte Elementary better than Evelyn Hanshaw Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Evelyn Hanshaw Middle ranks higher (9.1 vs 8.1 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 Bret Harte Elementary and Evelyn Hanshaw Middle?
About 336 m in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Elementary: 867. Evelyn Hanshaw Middle: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Elementary and Evelyn Hanshaw Middle rank in California?
Bret Harte Elementary is 5597th of 5,693 and Evelyn Hanshaw Middle is 1280th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).