Below Average
#7938 of 9,539 schools in CA
Norman N. Glick Middle
Middle School · Empire Union Elementary · Modesto, CA
An Empire Union Elementary middle school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.
400 Frazine Rd., Modesto, CA 95357
- Math 13% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 37% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Norman N. Glick Middle score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 25% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
82%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Norman N. Glick 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 23Car-Dependent
- 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
$94,066
Median home value
$417,800
Median rent
$2,001/mo
College educated
16.2%
Homeownership
70.5%
Poverty rate
11.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95357; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel J. Savage MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 2.3 mi | 901 | Compare → |
| Connecting Waters Charter School - Central ValleyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–12 | 3.0 mi | 708 | Compare → |
| La Loma Junior HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 7–8 | 3.1 mi | 710 | Compare → |
| Elizabeth Ustach MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 6–8 | 3.4 mi | 1,023 | 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.
Empire Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,531NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Norman N. Glick Middle is listed in Empire Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Norman N. Glick Middle
Norman N. Glick Middle is a public middle school in Modesto, CA, part of Empire Union Elementary, serving approximately 601 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #7,938 of 9,539 schools in CA.
State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Norman N. Glick Middle
What grades does Norman N. Glick Middle serve?
Norman N. Glick Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Norman N. Glick Middle?
Norman N. Glick Middle has an enrollment of approximately 601 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Norman N. Glick Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Norman N. Glick Middle is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Norman N. Glick Middle rank in CA?
Norman N. Glick Middle ranks #7,938 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Norman N. Glick Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Norman N. Glick Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Norman N. Glick Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Norman N. Glick Middle has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Norman N. Glick Middle a charter school?
No, Norman N. Glick Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Norman N. Glick Middle a Title I school?
No, Norman N. Glick Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Norman N. Glick Middle?
82.0% of students at Norman N. Glick 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 601
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Stanislaus County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.1%
- Phone
- (209) 577-3945
- Area population (ZIP 95357)
- 14,283
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
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 95357; 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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