Daniel J. Savage Middle vs Elizabeth Ustach Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel J. Savage Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
906 students
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,016 students
| Measure | Daniel J. Savage Middle Modesto, California | Elizabeth Ustach Middle Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 1,334 | #329 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7623 of 15,369 | #6007 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 906 | 1,016 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 1,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 58% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 50.1).
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Daniel J. Savage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 56.3%).
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 21.6).
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle is the larger school with 1,016 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 Daniel J. Savage Middle better than Elizabeth Ustach Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Ustach Middle ranks higher (57.5 vs 50.1 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 Daniel J. Savage Middle and Elizabeth Ustach Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel J. Savage Middle: 906. Elizabeth Ustach Middle: 1,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel J. Savage Middle and Elizabeth Ustach Middle rank in California?
Daniel J. Savage Middle is 416th of 1,334 and Elizabeth Ustach Middle is 329th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).