Daniel J. Savage Middle School
Tel:
(209)552-3300
- Daniel J. Savage Middle School serves 898 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Daniel J. Savage Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Daniel J. Savage Middle School's student population of 898 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 898 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Daniel J. Savage Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 25:1 has increased from 24:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Daniel J. Savage Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.41. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3101 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 40% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 41% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.41 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sylvan Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Daniel J. Savage Middle School is James C. Enochs High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Elizabeth Ustach Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Freedom Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Modesto Freedom Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 684 students
0.2 miles
2101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209)552-3400 0.2 K-5 684 - Modesto Christine Sipherd Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 474 students
0.6 miles
3420 E. Orangeburg Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209)524-4844 0.6 K-6 474 - Modesto Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 570 students
0.8 miles
3101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209)552-3200 0.8 K-5 570 - Modesto Elizabeth Ustach Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1098 students
1.2 miles
2701 Kodiak Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209)552-3000 1.2 6-8 1098 - Modesto James C. Enochs High School Grades: 9-12 | 2412 students
1.2 miles
3201 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209)550-3400 1.2 9-12 2412
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