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5.2 avg / 10

Sylvan Union Elementary School District

School District · Modesto, California

Students: 8,013
Teachers (FTE): 364

Avg Rating

5.2

out of 10

Schools

13

10 elem, 3 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$16,038

Student-Teacher Ratio

22:1

How this district compares

California rank

#612 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-1.1

below California avg

Per-pupil spending

$16,038

$1,609 vs California median

District size

8,013 students

Much larger than California median

About Sylvan Union Elementary

Sylvan Union Elementary is a Modesto, California school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 8,013 students with a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. The district invests $16,038 per student annually.

With an average rating of 5.2/10, Sylvan Union Elementary demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Woodrow Elementary, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.

In standardized testing, Sylvan Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 33.4% and ELA proficiency of 38.6%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools , 3 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Sylvan Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 33.4%
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ELA Proficiency 38.6%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Sylvan Union Elementary with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Modesto
Total Enrollment
8,013
Teachers (FTE)
364
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sylvan Union Elementary?

Sylvan Union Elementary has 13 schools in total — 10 elementary, 3 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Sylvan Union Elementary?

The average composite rating for Sylvan Union Elementary is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Sylvan Union Elementary?

Sylvan Union Elementary spends $16,038 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sylvan Union Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sylvan Union Elementary is 22:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sylvan Union Elementary?

Woodrow Elementary is the highest-rated school in Sylvan Union Elementary with a composite score of 6.5/10.

What are the test scores in Sylvan Union Elementary?

Across schools in Sylvan Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Sylvan Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?

Sylvan Union Elementary has an average school rating of 5.2/10 across 13 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
5.2/10
Math Proficiency
33.4%
ELA Proficiency
38.6%

Resources

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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