Fred C. Beyer High vs Sylvan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred C. Beyer High
Modesto · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,609 students
Sylvan Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
326 students
| Measure | Fred C. Beyer High Modesto, California | Sylvan Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #680 of 1,343 | #3670 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11988 of 16,910 | #40959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,609 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 1,609 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 30% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred C. Beyer High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 26.2).
- •Sylvan Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 28%).
- •Fred C. Beyer High does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 39%).
- •Fred C. Beyer High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 80.4%).
- •Sylvan Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 22.0).
- •Fred C. Beyer High is the larger school with 1,609 students compared with 326.
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 Fred C. Beyer High better than Sylvan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fred C. Beyer High ranks higher (35.9 vs 26.2 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 Fred C. Beyer High and Sylvan Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred C. Beyer High: 1,609. Sylvan Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred C. Beyer High and Sylvan Elementary rank in California?
Fred C. Beyer High is 680th of 1,343 and Sylvan Elementary is 3670th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).