Serving 906 students in grades 6-8, Daniel J. Savage Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 906 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 35% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Daniel J. Savage Middle is located in the southeast part of Modesto, CA, covering approximately 7.3 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 3.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Daniel J. Savage Middle School's student population of 906 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
906 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission of the Sylvan Union School District is to provide a dynamic, broad-based education that prepares each child to be a contributing member of society.
School Rankings
Daniel J. Savage Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Daniel J. Savage Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3440 out of 9523 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
29%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Daniel J. Savage Middle School's ranking?
Daniel J. Savage Middle School is ranked #3440 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Daniel J. Savage Middle School often compared to?
Daniel J. Savage Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elizabeth Ustach Middle School, Somerset Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Daniel J. Savage Middle School?
906 students attend Daniel J. Savage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Daniel J. Savage Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Daniel J. Savage Middle School?
Daniel J. Savage Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Daniel J. Savage Middle School offer ?
Daniel J. Savage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Daniel J. Savage Middle School part of?
Daniel J. Savage Middle School is part of Sylvan Union Elementary School District.
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