Somerset Middle vs Sylvan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 431 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Somerset Middle
Modesto · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
Sylvan Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
326 students
| Measure | Somerset Middle Modesto, California | Sylvan Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #668 of 1,334 | #3670 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11388 of 15,369 | #40959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 947 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 30% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.6 vs 26.2).
- •Somerset Middle does better on math proficiency (34% vs 30%).
- •Somerset Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Somerset Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 80.4%).
- •Sylvan Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 21.0).
- •Somerset Middle is the larger school with 947 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 Somerset Middle better than Sylvan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Middle ranks higher (32.6 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 Somerset Middle and Sylvan Elementary?
About 431 m in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Somerset Middle: 947. Sylvan Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Somerset Middle and Sylvan Elementary rank in California?
Somerset Middle is 668th of 1,334 and Sylvan Elementary is 3670th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).