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#4019 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 42% in state
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
Middle School · Sylvan Union Elementary · Modesto, CA
A Sylvan Union Elementary middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2701 Kodiak Dr., Modesto, CA 95355
- Math 45% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Elizabeth Ustach Middle score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 23 points since 2020, reaching 48% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 53% (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
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Elizabeth Ustach 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 35Car-Dependent
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat 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
$83,460
Median home value
$447,600
Median rent
$1,719/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
60.9%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95355; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecting Waters Charter School - Central ValleyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 1.1 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| Daniel J. Savage MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.2 mi | 901 | Compare → |
| Somerset MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 957 | 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.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Sylvan Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #1 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
Elizabeth Ustach Middle is listed in Sylvan Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Elizabeth Ustach Middle
Elizabeth Ustach Middle is a public middle school in Modesto, CA, part of Sylvan Union Elementary, serving approximately 1,023 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #4,019 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Elizabeth Ustach Middle
What grades does Elizabeth Ustach Middle serve?
Elizabeth Ustach Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Elizabeth Ustach Middle?
Elizabeth Ustach Middle has an enrollment of approximately 1,023 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Ustach Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Elizabeth Ustach Middle is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Elizabeth Ustach Middle rank in CA?
Elizabeth Ustach Middle ranks #4,019 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Elizabeth Ustach Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Elizabeth Ustach Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Elizabeth Ustach Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Elizabeth Ustach Middle has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Elizabeth Ustach Middle a charter school?
No, Elizabeth Ustach Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Elizabeth Ustach Middle a Title I school?
No, Elizabeth Ustach Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Elizabeth Ustach Middle?
53.5% of students at Elizabeth Ustach 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
- 1,023
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (209) 552-3000
- Area population (ZIP 95355)
- 60,470
- Area average commute
- 30.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 95355; 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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