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 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 7,974 students in Sylvan Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Sylvan Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the California public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
13 Schools
10,323 Schools
# Students
7,974 Students
5,788,587 Students
# Teachers
374 Teachers
267,491 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sylvan Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #780 of all 1,903 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#747 out of 1932 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
29%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.1%
27.7%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.66
0.63
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2002–2013. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
11%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
51%
56%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
24%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,398 in this school district is less than the state median of $26,022. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,519 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$155 MM
$150,628 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$132 MM
$130,845 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,398
$26,022
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,519
$22,604
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Sylvan Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elizabeth Ustach Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2701 Kodiak Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,016 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #22.
Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3200
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3200
Gr: K-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Standiford Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
605 Tokay Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5400
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5400
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5800 Saxon Way
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2100
Riverbank, CA 95367
(209) 869-2100
Gr: K-5 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Daniel J. Savage Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Maid Mariane Ln.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 552-3300
Gr: 6-8 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #66.
Freedom Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3400
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3400
Gr: K-5 | 713 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Stockard Coffee Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3900 Northview Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5500
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5500
Gr: K-5 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Sherwood Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
819 Rumble Rd.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5200
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5200
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #99.
Orchard Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Wisdom Way
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3100
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3100
Gr: K-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Woodrow Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Woodrow Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5700
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5700
Gr: K-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Somerset Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1037 Floyd Ave.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5300
Modesto, CA 95350
(209) 574-5300
Gr: 6-8 | 947 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1212.
Sylvan Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2908 Coffee Rd.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5600
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5600
Gr: K-5 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1313.
Coleman F. Brown Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2024 Vera Cruz Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5100
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-5100
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sylvan Union Elementary School District?
Sylvan Union Elementary School District manages 13 public schools serving 7,974 students.
What is the rank of Sylvan Union Elementary School District?
Sylvan Union Elementary School District is ranked #780 out of 1,903 school districts in California (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
51% of Sylvan Union Elementary School District students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 $16,519 is less than the state median of $22,604. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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