Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley vs Elizabeth Ustach Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley
Modesto · Charter other · Grades K–12
776 students
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,016 students
| Measure | Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley Modesto, California | Elizabeth Ustach Middle Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #329 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #6007 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 776 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 58% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 27%).
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 56.3%).
- •Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.7).
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 776.
- •Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley is a charter school while Elizabeth Ustach Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley better than Elizabeth Ustach Middle?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley and Elizabeth Ustach Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley: 776. Elizabeth Ustach Middle: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley and Elizabeth Ustach Middle rank in California?
Connecting Waters Charter School - Central Valley is unranked and Elizabeth Ustach Middle is 329th of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).