Sherwood Elementary vs Somerset Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 488 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherwood Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
Somerset Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
| Measure | Sherwood Elementary Modesto, California | Somerset Middle Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2249 of 5,693 | #668 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #29227 of 50,301 | #11388 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 489 | 947 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 947 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 74% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 34% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 32.6).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 34%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 46%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 74%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.0).
- •Somerset Middle is the larger school with 947 students compared with 489.
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 Sherwood Elementary better than Somerset Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood Elementary ranks higher (44.1 vs 32.6 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 Sherwood Elementary and Somerset Middle?
About 488 m in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sherwood Elementary: 489. Somerset Middle: 947. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sherwood Elementary and Somerset Middle rank in California?
Sherwood Elementary is 2249th of 5,693 and Somerset Middle is 668th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).