Daniel J. Savage Middle vs Mary Ann Sanders Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
558 students
| Measure | Daniel J. Savage Middle Modesto, California | Mary Ann Sanders Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 1,334 | #1933 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7623 of 15,369 | #25449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 906 | 558 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 48% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.1 vs 49.6).
- •Mary Ann Sanders Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 44%).
- •Daniel J. Savage Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Daniel J. Savage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 55%).
- •Mary Ann Sanders Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 21.6).
- •Daniel J. Savage Middle is the larger school with 906 students compared with 558.
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 Mary Ann Sanders Elementary?
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 Daniel J. Savage Middle and Mary Ann Sanders Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel J. Savage Middle: 906. Mary Ann Sanders Elementary: 558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel J. Savage Middle and Mary Ann Sanders Elementary rank in California?
Daniel J. Savage Middle is 416th of 1,334 and Mary Ann Sanders Elementary is 1933rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).