Daniel J. Savage Middle vs Sonoma Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Sonoma Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
536 students
| Measure | Daniel J. Savage Middle Modesto, California | Sonoma Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #416 of 1,334 | #1486 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7623 of 15,369 | #19674 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 906 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 58% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sonoma Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 50.1).
- •Sonoma Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Sonoma Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Daniel J. Savage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 57.8%).
- •Sonoma Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 21.6).
- •Daniel J. Savage Middle is the larger school with 906 students compared with 536.
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 Sonoma Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sonoma Elementary ranks higher (57.9 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 Sonoma Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel J. Savage Middle: 906. Sonoma Elementary: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel J. Savage Middle and Sonoma Elementary rank in California?
Daniel J. Savage Middle is 416th of 1,334 and Sonoma Elementary is 1486th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).