Daniel J. Savage Middle School
Daniel J. Savage Middle School serves 894 students in grades 6-8.
Daniel J. Savage Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
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%)
School Overview
Daniel J. Savage Middle School's student population of 894 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 894 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Daniel J. Savage Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Daniel J. Savage Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2857 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | 1% |
Asian | 9% | 12% |
Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
Black | 6% | 5% |
White | 39% | 23% |
Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Sylvan Union Elementary School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Modesto Freedom Elementary School Math: 49% | Reading: 58%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 663 students10
0.2 miles
2101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3400 0.2 K-5 663 - Modesto Christine Sipherd Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 50%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 483 students10
0.6 miles
3420 E. Orangeburg Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 524-4844 0.6 K-6 483 - Modesto Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 562 students10
0.8 miles
3101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3200 0.8 K-5 562 - Modesto Elizabeth Ustach Middle School Math: 55% | Reading: 61%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,034 student10
1.2 miles
2701 Kodiak Dr.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 552-3000 1.2 6-8 1,034 - Modesto James C. Enochs High School Math: 32% | Reading: 61%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,383 students10
1.2 miles
3201 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209) 574-1719 1.2 9-12 2,383
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