Elizabeth Ustach Middle

Elizabeth Ustach Middle School serves 1,023 students in grades 6-8 in Modesto, California, with a student-teacher ratio of 21.8:1 and 47 full-time equivalent teachers. The school earns a solid 6.9 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout and ranks in the 70th percentile statewide, placing #2835 out of 9,566 California schools. Academically, Elizabeth Ustach Middle demonstrates steady performance with 50% of students achieving proficiency or above in English Language Arts and 45% reaching proficiency in mathematics.

The school's academic score of 7.2 out of 10 reflects its commitment to student achievement across all grade levels. The school draws families from the 95355 ZIP code area, where the median household income is $80,266 and median home values reach $414,500. This middle-class community of over 60,000 residents maintains an 11.1% poverty rate, with 22% of adults holding bachelor's degrees or higher.

The demographic mix creates a diverse learning environment that reflects the broader Modesto community. Elizabeth Ustach Middle School operates as a regular public school in Stanislaus County, positioned within Modesto's mid-size city setting that offers students both suburban stability and access to Central Valley opportunities.

The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Ustach Middle is 21.8:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.