Bret Harte Elementary vs Shackelford Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km 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
Shackelford Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
495 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Elementary Modesto, California | Shackelford Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5597 of 5,693 | #5672 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49859 of 50,301 | #50144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 867 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 867 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 7% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bret Harte Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (8.1 vs 5.9).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7%).
- •Shackelford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 14%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 94.9%).
- •Shackelford Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 22.8).
- •Bret Harte Elementary is the larger school with 867 students compared with 495.
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 Shackelford Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bret Harte Elementary ranks higher (8.1 vs 5.9 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 Shackelford Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Elementary: 867. Shackelford Elementary: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Elementary and Shackelford Elementary rank in California?
Bret Harte Elementary is 5597th of 5,693 and Shackelford Elementary is 5672nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).