Del Rio’s public schools score below 52% of California districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 21% of Del Rio’s students scored proficient, below the California average (33%). The grade covers the two public school districts serving Del Rio, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within California, not nationally.
From California state tests taken in spring 2022, when 95% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Del Rio’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 102 California towns with household incomes within a quarter of Del Rio’s, its schools beat 5%, lower than their 48% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 42% of tested students were proficient in reading and 21% in math, against 47% and 33% statewide; 95% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
90% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across California. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,855 per student, against $21,206 across California (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Del Rio’s grade
B−: better than 48% of California school districts. Graduation is above the California average; test scores are below it.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Del Rio, with each school’s own grade.
7th grade in Del Rio
Prescott Junior High
Grades 7–8 · 746 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Modesto
8th grade in Del Rio
Prescott Junior High
Grades 7–8 · 746 students · 21:1 students per teacher · in Modesto
Del Rio runs its own schools through grade 8 (Stanislaus Union Elementary School District). From grade 9, students attend the Modesto City High School District, shared with Ceres, Modesto and Riverbank. Its school is in Modesto. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
Two districts serve Del Rio
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Below the state in reading
Del Rio vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the California towns that share Del Rio’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Del Rio | B− | Stanislaus Union Elementary K–8 · Modesto City High 9–12 |
Every school in Del Rio
13 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with California’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Del Rio’s schools
Are Del Rio’s schools good?
On California’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Del Rio children attend score below 52% of California’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 5%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Del Rio in?
Two districts: Stanislaus Union Elementary School District runs grades K–8, and Modesto City High School District runs grades 9–12, shared with Ceres, Modesto and Riverbank.
Where do Del Rio kids go to high school?
One of 7 high schools, depending on your address: Joseph A. Gregori High, James C. Enochs High, Modesto High, Thomas Downey High, Grace M. Davis High, Peter Johansen High and Fred C. Beyer High.
What is Del Rio’s graduation rate?
90% of the class of 2023 in Modesto City High School District graduated in four years, against 86% across California.
How much does Del Rio spend per student?
$19,855 in Stanislaus Union Elementary School District (FY2024), against $21,206 across California. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Del Rio families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within California. Stars are from neighbors.