Top Rankings
Sylvan Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,736 students in Sylvan Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sylvan Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the California public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
7,736 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
376 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Sylvan Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #700 of all 1,167 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1167 out of 1200 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
49%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
# American Indian Students
21 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
751 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
10%
12%
# Hispanic Students
3,719 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
48%
56%
# Black Students
232 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
2,295 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
30%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
81 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
631 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
823
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
813
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
789
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
841
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
845
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
893
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
864
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
936
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
932
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,726 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,200 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$106 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$110 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,726
$19,806
Spending / Student
$14,200
$18,241
Best Sylvan Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 62% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3400
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3400
Grades: K-5
| 649 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Daniel J. Savage Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1900 Maid Mariane Ln.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Grades: 6-8
| 853 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 Kodiak Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 993 students
Rank: #2 - 42. - 4.
Standiford Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
605 Tokay Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5400
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5400
Grades: K-5
| 414 students
Rank: #55.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5800 Saxon Way
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2100
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2100
Grades: K-5
| 736 students
Rank: #66.
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3200
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3200
Grades: K-5
| 552 students
Rank: #77.
Stockard Coffee Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 N.view Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5500
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5500
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
Rank: #88.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Wisdom Way
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3100
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3100
Grades: K-5
| 581 students
Rank: #99.
Sylvan Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2908 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5600
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5600
Grades: K-5
| 351 students
Rank: #1010.
Woodrow Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 34% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
800 Woodrow Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5700
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5700
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
819 Rumble Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5200
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5200
Grades: K-5
| 474 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Somerset Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1037 Floyd Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5300
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #1313.
Coleman F. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2024 Vera Cruz Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5100
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5100
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sylvan Union Elementary School District?
Sylvan Union Elementary School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,736 students.
What is the rank of Sylvan Union Elementary School District?
Sylvan Union Elementary School District is ranked #700 out of 1,167 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sylvan Union Elementary School District?
48% of Sylvan Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sylvan Union Elementary School District?
Sylvan Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Sylvan Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,200 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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