Elizabeth Ustach Middle vs Freedom 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.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,016 students
Freedom Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
713 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Ustach Middle Modesto, California | Freedom Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #329 of 1,334 | #1660 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6007 of 15,369 | #21865 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,016 | 713 |
| Enrollment | 1,016 | 713 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 52% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 54.7).
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Freedom Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Freedom Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 56.3%).
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 25.5).
- •Elizabeth Ustach Middle is the larger school with 1,016 students compared with 713.
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 Freedom Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Ustach Middle ranks higher (57.5 vs 54.7 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 Freedom Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Ustach Middle: 1,016. Freedom Elementary: 713. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Ustach Middle and Freedom Elementary rank in California?
Elizabeth Ustach Middle is 329th of 1,334 and Freedom Elementary is 1660th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).