Creekside Middle vs Daniel J. Savage Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creekside Middle
Patterson · Public middle · Grades 7–8
907 students
Daniel J. Savage Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
906 students
| Measure | Creekside Middle Patterson, California | Daniel J. Savage Middle Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1063 of 1,334 | #416 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14302 of 15,369 | #7623 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 907 | 906 |
| Enrollment | 907 | 906 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 44% |
| city | Patterson | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel J. Savage Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 16.8).
- •Daniel J. Savage Middle does better on math proficiency (44% vs 19%).
- •Daniel J. Savage Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 31%).
- •Daniel J. Savage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 79.1%).
- •Creekside Middle does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 21.6).
- •Creekside Middle is the larger school with 907 students compared with 906.
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 Creekside Middle better than Daniel J. Savage Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Daniel J. Savage Middle ranks higher (50.1 vs 16.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Creekside Middle and Daniel J. Savage Middle?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Patterson and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creekside Middle: 907. Daniel J. Savage Middle: 906. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creekside Middle and Daniel J. Savage Middle rank in California?
Creekside Middle is 1063rd of 1,334 and Daniel J. Savage Middle is 416th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).