Elizabeth Ustach Middle School
- Elizabeth Ustach Middle School serves 1,034 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (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 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Elizabeth Ustach Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77%.
Top Placements
Elizabeth Ustach Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Elizabeth Ustach Middle School's student population of 1,034 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 | 1,034 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 43 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Elizabeth Ustach Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,584 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Elizabeth Ustach Middle School is 0.69, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #2497 out of 9584 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 38% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 16% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 41% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 35% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 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 Elizabeth Ustach Middle School is James C. Enochs High School (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Daniel J. Savage Middle School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Orchard Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Modesto James C. Enochs High School Grades: 9-12 | 2383 students
0.9 miles
3201 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209)574-1719 0.9 9-12 2383 - Modesto Orchard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 604 students
1.0 miles
1800 Wisdom Way
Modesto, CA 95355
(209)552-3100 1.0 K-5 604 - Modesto Daniel J. Savage Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 894 students
1.2 miles
1900 Maid Mariane Ln.
Modesto, CA 95350
(209)552-3300 1.2 6-8 894 - Modesto Fred C. Beyer High School Grades: 9-12 | 1624 students
1.2 miles
1717 Sylvan Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209)574-1647 1.2 9-12 1624 - Modesto Mary Ann Sanders Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 562 students
1.2 miles
3101 Fine Ave.
Modesto, CA 95355
(209)552-3200 1.2 K-5 562
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