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Daniel J. Savage Middle
Middle School · Sylvan Union Elementary · Modesto, CA
A Sylvan Union Elementary middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
605 Sylvan Ave., Modesto, CA 95350
- Math 36% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Daniel J. Savage Middle score 43% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 18 points since 2020, reaching 43% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
40.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Daniel J. Savage Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,128/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Modesto), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,611
Median home value
$397,100
Median rent
$1,483/mo
College educated
19.9%
Homeownership
57.2%
Poverty rate
13.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95350; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ustach MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 1,023 | Compare → |
| Connecting Waters Charter School - Central ValleyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Norman N. Glick MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–8 | 2.3 mi | 601 | Compare → |
| La Loma Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–8 | 2.8 mi | 710 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Sylvan Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #4 of 13
- District spending per student
- $16,038NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Daniel J. Savage Middle is listed in Sylvan Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Daniel J. Savage Middle
Daniel J. Savage Middle is a public middle school in Modesto, CA, part of Sylvan Union Elementary, serving approximately 901 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,543 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Daniel J. Savage Middle
What grades does Daniel J. Savage Middle serve?
Daniel J. Savage Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Daniel J. Savage Middle?
Daniel J. Savage Middle has an enrollment of approximately 901 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daniel J. Savage Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Daniel J. Savage Middle is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Daniel J. Savage Middle rank in CA?
Daniel J. Savage Middle ranks #5,543 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Daniel J. Savage Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Daniel J. Savage Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Daniel J. Savage Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Daniel J. Savage Middle has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Daniel J. Savage Middle a charter school?
No, Daniel J. Savage Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Daniel J. Savage Middle a Title I school?
No, Daniel J. Savage Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Daniel J. Savage Middle?
40.8% of students at Daniel J. Savage Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 901
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.4%
- Phone
- (209) 552-3300
- Area population (ZIP 95350)
- 55,984
- Area average commute
- 28.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95350; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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