Elizabeth Ustach Middle vs Fred C. Beyer High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,016 students
Fred C. Beyer High
Modesto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,609 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Ustach Middle Modesto, California | Fred C. Beyer High Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 1,334 | #680 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #6007 of 15,369 | #11988 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,016 | 1,609 |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 1,609 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 62.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 28% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 35.9).
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 28%).
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 62.2%).
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.0).
- •Fred C. Beyer High is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 1,016.
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 Elizabeth Ustach Middle better than Fred C. Beyer High?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Ustach Middle ranks higher (57.5 vs 35.9 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 Elizabeth Ustach Middle and Fred C. Beyer High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Ustach Middle: 1,016. Fred C. Beyer High: 1,609. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Ustach Middle and Fred C. Beyer High rank in California?
Elizabeth Ustach Middle is 329th of 1,334 and Fred C. Beyer High is 680th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).